Ireland Man expresses remorse over gun possession charge in Dublin
On 21 November 2021 in Dublin, Ryan Kelly, then 22, from Captains Road in Crumlin, was arrested in a car with three other people after being seen hiding a loaded handgun in a hedge and later dropping it into a taxi, where gardaí found it. His co-accused, Anthony Walker, 53, from Marrowbone Lane in Dublin, was arrested after an armed intervention stopped his taxi near the M50. Kelly, now 25, pleaded guilty to possessing a .39 Smith and Wesson gun with five rounds of ammunition, and his counsel told the court he expressed deep remorse. Walker also pleaded guilty. The Special Criminal Court will sentence Kelly in about two weeks, and Walker will be sentenced at a later date.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court8 Apr
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- When
- The offence occurred on 21 November 2021, when Kelly was 22.
- Where
- Kelly is from Captains Road in Crumlin, Dublin.
- What happened
- Kelly was arrested in a car with three other people.
- Kelly was seen hiding the revolver in a hedge across the road from his home.
- Kelly retrieved the gun, wrapped in a blue cloth, and dropped it into a taxi, where gardaí later found it.
- Co-accused Anthony Walker, 53, from Marrowbone Lane in Dublin, was arrested after an armed intervention forced his taxi to stop near the M50.
- Weapon
- The gun was a loaded handgun, a .39 Smith and Wesson with five rounds of ammunition.
- Investigation
- Kelly was under surveillance as part of a Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau investigation.
- Charges
- Kelly pleaded guilty to possessing the gun and ammunition.
- Walker also pleaded guilty.
- In court
- Kelly's counsel said he has had time to reflect and expressed deep remorse for getting involved.
- The Special Criminal Court will sentence Kelly in about two weeks.
- Sentence
- The maximum sentence for the offences is 14 years.
- Walker will be sentenced at a later date.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatKelly was arrested in a car with three other people. (rte.ie)
- whatKelly was seen hiding the revolver in a hedge across the road from his home. (rte.ie)
- whatKelly retrieved the gun wrapped in a blue cloth and dropped it into a taxi, where gardaí later found it. (rte.ie)
- whatWalker was arrested after an armed intervention forced his taxi to stop near the M50. (rte.ie)
- whereKelly is from Captains Road in Crumlin, Dublin. (rte.ie)
- weaponThe gun was a loaded handgun. (rte.ie)
- investigationKelly was under surveillance as part of a Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau investigation. (rte.ie)
- chargeKelly pleaded guilty to possessing a .39 Smith and Wesson gun with five rounds of ammunition. (rte.ie)
- chargeCo-accused Anthony Walker, 53, also pleaded guilty and will be sentenced later. (rte.ie)
- courtKelly's counsel said he has had time to reflect and wanted to express deep remorse for getting involved. (rte.ie)
- courtKelly was 22 at the time of the offence. (rte.ie)
- courtThe Special Criminal Court will sentence Kelly in two weeks' time. (rte.ie)
- sentenceThe maximum sentence for the offences is 14 years. (rte.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 8 Apr2024Man expresses remorse over gun charge, court hears
First report of the case. Kelly pleaded guilty and his counsel said he expressed remorse. Sentencing is set for about two weeks later. The co-accused, Anthony Walker, also pleaded guilty and will be sentenced at a later date.
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