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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3114Dangerous driving, possession of an offensive weapon · Co. Meath · 10 May 2026

Man charged with dangerous driving and possession of axe in Enfield, Co Meath

A man was arrested and charged with dangerous driving and possession of an offensive weapon after Gardaí stopped his vehicle at high speed in Posseckstown, Enfield, Co Meath, in the early hours of 10 May 2026, finding an axe and a small amount of cannabis. The vehicle was seized under Section 109A of the Road Traffic Act.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged10 May
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí observed a vehicle travelling at high speed towards Enfield (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatAn axe was found in the vehicle during the search (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA small amount of cannabis was found in the vehicle (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe vehicle was seized under Section 109A of the Road Traffic Act (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe vehicle was stopped at Posseckstown, Enfield, Co Meath (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe man was charged with dangerous driving (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe man was charged with possession of an offensive weapon (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 May2026
    Chargedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardaí uncover 'weapon' after stopping car zooming at 'high speed'

    Initial report of the arrest and charges following the traffic stop.

    suspect, male