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Case No. 18170Possession of an imitation firearm · Co. Tipperary · 21 Jul 2023

Man fined for carrying imitation gun in waistband on train at Templemore

On 21 July 2023 gardaí arrested Emil Barchesan, 37, of Cork, during an operation at Templemore train station in County Tipperary, after an alert about a man carrying a firearm on a train. He was charged with possession of a realistic imitation firearm, and a ballistics report found the gun was an imitation. The case was heard at Thurles District Court. The latest development, reported on 22 February 2024, is that the judge convicted him and fined him €250.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced22 Feb
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Key facts

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What happened
Emil Barchesan, 37, of Cork, was arrested and charged with possession of a realistic imitation firearm.
Where
The arrest took place during a garda operation at Templemore train station, County Tipperary.
When
The incident happened on 21 July 2023.
Cause
Gardaí were alerted to a man carrying a firearm on a train between Cork and Dublin.
Weapon
The item was described in the articles as a realistic imitation firearm, also called a prop gun, carried in the man's waistband.
Investigation
  • A ballistics report found the gun was an imitation firearm.
  • Gardaí set up an operation, including members of the Armed Support Unit, because the incident was treated as serious.
In court
The case was heard at Thurles District Court.
Sentence
The judge convicted Mr Barchesan and fined him €250.
Other details
  • The gun was confiscated after the arrest.
  • The court report was published by tipperarylive.ie on 22 February 2024.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatEmil Barchesan was charged with possession of a realistic imitation firearm. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whereThe man was arrested during a garda operation at Templemore train station. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on 21 July 2023. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí put an operation in place, including members of the Armed Support Unit, after the incident was treated as serious. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationA ballistics report found the gun was an imitation firearm. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Thurles District Court. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge convicted Mr Barchesan and fined him €250. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherThe gun was confiscated after the arrest. (tipperarylive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Feb2024
    Sentencedtipperarylive.ie, first report
    Tipperary court fines man for carrying an imitation gun in his waistband

    Court report on the conviction and €250 fine for possessing a realistic imitation firearm on a train at Templemore station; the incident is not among the existing cases.

    convicted, Emil Barchesan, 37, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Emil Barchesan