Ireland Man charged with unlawful possession of Glock handgun remanded in custody
On 9 June 2026, a 38-year-old man, Penggu Song, was arrested on Tyrconnell Road, Dublin 8, after a Glock semi-automatic handgun and ammunition were seized. He was held overnight at Kevin Street garda station and charged with unlawful possession of a weapon and 12 rounds of ammunition, making no reply when charged. On 11 June 2026 he appeared before Judge Mark O'Connell at Dublin District Court, where he did not address the court or indicate a plea, and legal aid was granted. With no bail application and his consent, he was remanded in custody, and he is due to appear again at Cloverhill District Court on 18 June.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court1 Jun
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A 38-year-old man, Penggu Song, was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.
- Where
- The arrest took place on Tyrconnell Road, Dublin 8.
- When
- The arrest took place on 9 June 2026.
- Weapon
- A Glock semi-automatic handgun and 12 rounds of ammunition were seized in south Dublin.
- Investigation
- Detective Garda William Wright gave evidence of the arrest, charge and caution.
- Charges
- Penggu Song was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon and 12 rounds.
- Other details
- Song was taken to Kevin Street garda station and held overnight, and made no reply when charged.
- Legal aid was granted after the judge noted the accused was unemployed.
- The source article is listed as dated 1 June 2026, but its publication timestamp is 11 June 2026.
- In court
- Song appeared before Judge Mark O'Connell at Dublin District Court on 11 June 2026.
- The accused did not address the court and has not indicated a plea.
- There was no bail application, and the accused consented to being remanded in custody.
- The accused is to appear again on 18 June at Cloverhill District Court.
- Sentence
- No sentence has been reported, as the case is at the remand stage.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe arrest took place on Tyrconnell Road, Dublin 8. (thejournal.ie)
- whenThe arrest took place on 9 June. (thejournal.ie)
- weaponA Glock semi-automatic handgun and ammunition were seized in south Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationDetective Garda William Wright gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution. (thejournal.ie)
- chargePenggu Song was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon and 12 rounds. (thejournal.ie)
- courtSong was held in custody overnight and then appeared before Judge Mark O’Connell at Dublin District Court. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe accused did not address the court and has not indicated a plea. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThere was no bail application, and the accused consented to being remanded in custody. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe accused is to appear again on 18 June at Cloverhill District Court. (thejournal.ie)
- otherSong was taken to Kevin Street garda station and made no reply when charged. (thejournal.ie)
- otherLegal aid was granted after the judge noted the accused was unemployed. (thejournal.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 1 Jun2026Man charged with unlawful possession of Glock handgun remanded in custody
Reports the charge, the seizure of the Glock handgun and ammunition, the court appearance before Judge Mark O'Connell, and the remand in custody to 18 June at Cloverhill District Court.
accused, Penggu Song, 38, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Penggu Song