Man charged after firearms and ammunition seized in Ballinasloe, Galway
On Monday 28 April 2025, Gardaí recovered two firearms, ammunition, and a cocaine press during a planned search at a property in Woodlawn, Ballinasloe, Co Galway, as part of an ongoing operation targeting criminal activity in the Galway Division. A man in his 40s was arrested and detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939. He has since been charged with possession of firearms and possession of controlled drugs (cocaine). He is expected to appear before Loughrea District Court on 29 April 2025 at approximately 10.30am.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested28 Apr
2 reports - Charged28 Apr
2 reports - In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Gardaí recovered two firearms, ammunition, and a cocaine press during a planned search.
- A man in his 40s was arrested and detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939.
- Where
- The search took place at a property in Woodlawn, Ballinasloe, Co Galway.
- When
- The search was carried out on Monday afternoon, 28 April 2025.
- Investigation
- The search was part of an ongoing operation targeting criminal activity in the Galway Division and surrounding areas, also described as part of Operation Tara, an enhanced national anti-drugs strategy.
- The firearms were forwarded for technical examination by the Ballistics Section of the Garda Technical Bureau.
- Charges
- The man has been charged with possession of firearms and possession of controlled drugs (cocaine).
- In court
- He is expected to appear before Loughrea District Court on 29 April 2025 at approximately 10.30am.
- Other details
- The investigation is ongoing.
22 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGardaí recovered two firearms, ammunition and a cocaine press. (garda.ie)
- whatA man in his 40s was arrested and detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939. (garda.ie)
- whatTwo firearms, ammunition, and a cocaine press were recovered during the search. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA man in his 40s was arrested. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe search took place at Woodlawn, Ballinasloe. (garda.ie)
- whereThe search took place at a property in Woodlawn, Ballinasloe. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe man was arrested on Monday 28 April 2025. (garda.ie)
- whenThe search was carried out on Monday afternoon, 28 April 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe search was part of an ongoing operation targeting criminal activity in the Galway Division and surrounding areas. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe firearms were forwarded for a technical examination by the Ballistics Section of the Garda Technical Bureau. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe investigation is ongoing. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe firearms were sent for technical examination by the Ballistics Section of the Garda Technical Bureau. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe man is detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe operation was part of Operation Tara, an enhanced national anti-drugs strategy. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe operation targeted criminal activity in the Galway Division and surrounding areas. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe firearms were sent for technical examination by the Garda Technical Bureau. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe man has been charged. (garda.ie)
- chargeThe man was detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe man has been charged in connection with the investigation. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtHe is expected to appear before Loughrea District Court on 29 April 2025 at approximately 10.30am. (garda.ie)
- courtHe is due to appear before Loughrea District Court on 29 April 2025 at approximately 10:30am. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 29 Apr2025Man due in court after firearms and ammunition seized in Galway
Man in his 40s arrested and charged after two firearms, ammunition, and a cocaine press were seized during a planned search in Ballinasloe as part of an ongoing operation targeting criminal activity in the Galway Division.
suspect, 40s, male - 29 Apr2025Man arrested as two guns and ammunition seized in major Garda operation
Reports the initial arrest and detention under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939, adds that the firearms were forwarded to the Ballistics Section of the Garda Technical Bureau for examination, and confirms the operation was part of Operation Tara.
suspect, 40s, male - 28 Apr2025Seizure of Two Firearms and Ammunition, Ballinasloe, Co Galway - 28th April, 2025
Garda press release confirming the arrest and detention under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939; firearms forwarded to the Ballistics Section of the Garda Technical Bureau for technical examination.
suspect, 40s, male - 28 Apr2025Court Appearance: Seizure of Two Firearms and Ammunition, Ballinasloe, Co Galway - 28th April, 2025
Confirms the man has been charged and provides the specific court appearance date and time (Loughrea District Court, 29 April 2025, approximately 10.30am).
suspect, 40s, male