Man in 30s charged after firearm and ammunition seized in Dublin
A firearm and five rounds of ammunition were seized from a domestic residence in Crumlin, Dublin 12, during a search under warrant on 31 July 2026. A man in his 30s was arrested and detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939. He was subsequently charged with possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition. The operation, carried out by Serious Crime Units in Coolock and Sword with the Armed Support Unit, is part of ongoing investigations targeting organised crime groups. He is due before the Criminal Courts of Justice (Court No. 2) at 10:30am on 3 August 2026.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested1 Aug
3 reports - Charged2 Aug
- In court2 Aug
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A firearm and five rounds of ammunition were seized during a search under warrant of a domestic residence.
- A man in his 30s was arrested in connection with the seizure.
- Where
- The search was conducted at a domestic residence in Crumlin, Dublin 12.
- When
- The search took place on Friday 31 July 2026.
- Investigation
- The operation was conducted by the Serious Crime Units in Coolock and Sword Garda Stations, supported by the Armed Support Unit, as part of ongoing investigations targeting organised crime groups.
- The seized firearm is subject to technical analysis.
- Charges
- The man was charged with possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition and was detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939.
- In court
- He is due before the Criminal Courts of Justice (Court No. 2) at 10:30am on Monday 3 August 2026.
- Other details
- He is held at a Garda Station in the Dublin Metropolitan Region.
34 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA firearm and five rounds of ammunition were seized during the search (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA man in his 30s was arrested (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA firearm and five rounds of ammunition were seized. (garda.ie)
- whatA male in his 30s was arrested. (garda.ie)
- whatA firearm and five rounds of ammunition were seized from a home in Crumlin (dublinlive.ie)
- whatA man in his 30s was arrested in connection with a firearm and ammunition seizure (garda.ie)
- whatA firearm and five rounds of ammunition were seized during a search under warrant. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe search was conducted at a domestic residence in Crumlin, Dublin 12 (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe man is detained at a Garda Station in the Dublin Metropolitan Region (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe search was at a domestic residence in Crumlin, Dublin 12. (garda.ie)
- whereHe is detained at a Garda Station in the Dublin Metropolitan Region. (garda.ie)
- whereThe home searched is in Crumlin, Dublin (dublinlive.ie)
- whereThe incident took place in Crumlin, Dublin 12 (garda.ie)
- whereThe man was detained at a Garda Station in the Dublin Metropolitan Region. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe search took place on Friday 31 July 2026. (garda.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on 31 July 2026 (garda.ie)
- whenThe court appearance is scheduled for 10:30am on 3 August 2026 (garda.ie)
- whenThe seizure was made on Friday, July 31, 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe operation was conducted by the Serious Crime Units in Coolock and Sword Garda Stations (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe operation was supported by the Armed Support Unit (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe operation is part of ongoing investigations targeting organised crime groups (irishmirror.ie, garda.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- investigationThe seized firearm is now subject to technical analysis (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe operation was conducted by the Serious Crime Units in Coolock and Sword Garda Stations, supported by the ASU. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe seized firearm is subject to technical analysis. (garda.ie, dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- investigationThe operation was conducted by Serious Crime Units in Coolock and Sword Garda Stations supported by the Armed Support Unit (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationThe home was searched under warrant (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationThe search was part of ongoing investigations targeting organised crime groups. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí from Serious Crime Units in Coolock and Sword and the Armed Support Unit carried out the seizure. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe man is detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939 (irishmirror.ie, garda.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- chargeThe man was detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtHe is expected to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice Court No. 2 (garda.ie)
- courtThe man is due before the Criminal Courts of Justice (Court No. 2) at 10:30am on Monday, 3 August 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe man is held at a Garda Station in the Dublin Metropolitan Region (dublinlive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 2 Aug2026Man, 30s, due in court after firearm and ammunition seized
Initial report of the arrest, seizure and charging of a man in his 30s following a search under warrant targeting organised crime groups in Dublin.
suspect, 30s, male - 2 Aug202602/08/2026 Court Appearance: Firearm and Ammunition Seizure, Arrest, Crumlin, Dublin 12, 31st July 2026
Confirms the man has been charged and provides details of his upcoming court appearance at the Criminal Courts of Justice.
suspect, 30s, male - 1 Aug2026Man arrested after gun and ammunition seized from home in Crumlin
Reports the arrest and detention under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939, identifies the units involved (Serious Crime Units in Coolock and Sword, Armed Support Unit), and confirms the firearm is subject to technical analysis.
suspect, 30s, male - 1 Aug202601/08/2026 Firearm and Ammunition Seizure, Arrest, Crumlin, Dublin 12, 31st July 2026
Original Garda press release confirming the arrest under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939, the units involved (Serious Crime Units Coolock and Sword, ASU), and that the firearm is subject to technical analysis.
suspect, 30s, male - 1 Aug2026Gardai seize gun and ammo in Dublin
Provides the specific location (Crumlin, Dublin 12), the units involved (Serious Crime Units in Coolock and Sword, supported by ASU), and the legal basis for detention (Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939).
suspect, 30s, male