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Case No. 0841Firearm, drug seizure · Co. Wexford · 9 Jun 2026

Man remanded in custody on firearm and drug charges in Wexford

In the early hours of 9 June 2026, a vehicle failed to stop at a roundabout in Scarawalsh, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, and fled driving erratically, ramming a Garda patrol car before the driver was apprehended on foot. Gardaí seized a .32 auto pistol, four rounds of ammunition, approximately €40,000 worth of controlled drugs, and over €8,000 in cash from the vehicle. Gavin Lyons, 33, of Grangemockler, Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary, was arrested and detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939. He was charged with seven offences including firearms, drugs, endangerment and dangerous driving, and was remanded in custody at Gorey District Court on 11 June to appear by video link on 17 June.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested10 Jun
    3 reports
  3. Charged11 Jun
  4. In court11 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A vehicle failed to stop when directed by Gardaí at a roundabout in Scarawalsh and fled driving erratically towards Enniscorthy, ramming a patrol car before the driver was apprehended on foot.
  • Gardaí also seized approximately €40,000 worth of controlled drugs, cash in excess of €8,000, several other weapons, and a number of mobile phones.
Where
The incident occurred at a roundabout in Scarawalsh, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford.
When
The incident took place in the early hours of Tuesday 9 June 2026.
Cause
The driver failed to stop when directed by Gardaí and fled the scene.
Weapon
Gardaí seized a .32 auto pistol and four rounds of ammunition from the vehicle.
Other details
The driver was taken to Wexford General Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries and was discharged before being arrested.
Investigation
The driver was detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939, and investigations are ongoing.
Charges
Gavin Lyons, 33, of Grangemockler, Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary, was charged with seven separate offences including firearms, drugs, endangerment and dangerous driving, and made no reply to each charge.
In court
He appeared before Gorey District Court on 11 June 2026, where no bail application was made, free legal aid was granted, and he was remanded in custody to appear by video link on 17 June 2026.
53 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe vehicle failed to stop when directed by Gardaí and fled the scene driving erratically towards Enniscorthy. (garda.ie)
  • whatThe driver rammed the patrol car during the incident. (garda.ie)
  • whatThe driver, a man in his 30s, attempted to escape on foot and was apprehended at the scene. (garda.ie)
  • whatThe driver was taken to Wexford General Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. (garda.ie)
  • whatGardaí seized a .32 auto pistol, four rounds of ammunition, approximately €40,000 worth of controlled drugs, and cash in excess of €8,000 from the vehicle. (garda.ie)
  • whatSeveral other weapons and a number of mobile phones were also seized. (garda.ie, rte.ie, irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe vehicle failed to stop when directed by Gardaí and fled the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe vehicle was driving erratically towards Enniscorthy. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe driver rammed a Garda patrol car during the pursuit. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe driver, a man in his 30s, attempted to escape on foot but was apprehended at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe was taken to Wexford General Hospital for treatment of injuries understood to be non life-threatening. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatGardaí recovered a .32 calibre automatic pistol. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatFour rounds of ammunition were recovered. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatControlled drugs with an estimated street value of €40,000 were recovered. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatCash in excess of €8,000 was recovered. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe man was arrested and taken to a Garda station in the division. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe is being detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA man in his 30s was arrested as part of ongoing investigations into an incident in Scarawalsh, Co. Wexford. (garda.ie)
  • whatThe incident involved a firearm and drug seizure. (garda.ie)
  • whatApproximately €40,000 worth of controlled drugs were found. (rte.ie)
  • whatCash in excess of €8,000 was found. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred at a roundabout in Scarawalsh, Co. Wexford. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe arrest followed a seizure near Enniscorthy, Co Wexford. (rte.ie)
  • whereGardaí on patrol observed a vehicle at a roundabout in the Scarawalsh area. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at Scarawalsh, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place in the early hours of Tuesday 9 June 2026. (garda.ie)
  • whenGardaí on patrol observed the driver at a roundabout in Scarawalsh in the early hours of 10 June 2026. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe incident began in the early hours of Tuesday, June 9. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning 9 June 2026. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place in the early hours of Tuesday 9 June. (rte.ie)
  • causeThe accused failed to stop when directed by gardaí and fled driving erratically towards Enniscorthy. (rte.ie)
  • weaponGardaí seized the vehicle and found a .32 auto pistol in it. (rte.ie)
  • weaponFour rounds of ammunition were found. (rte.ie)
  • weaponA .32 pistol and four rounds of ammunition were found. (rte.ie)
  • investigationThe driver is detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939. (garda.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationHe is held at a garda station in the division under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act. (rte.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said investigations are ongoing. (rte.ie)
  • investigationThe driver tried to escape on foot and was apprehended by gardaí at the scene. (rte.ie)
  • chargeThe man has been charged. (garda.ie)
  • chargeThe accused faces seven separate charges. (rte.ie)
  • chargeThe charges include endangerment and dangerous driving. (rte.ie)
  • chargeThe accused made no reply to each charge. (rte.ie)
  • courtHe is due to appear before Gorey District Court on 11 June 2026 at 3pm. (garda.ie)
  • courtNo bail application was made. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe judge granted the accused free legal aid. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe accused was remanded in custody to appear before Gorey District Court by video link on 17 June. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe driver failed to stop for gardaí and fled, driving erratically towards Enniscorthy. (rte.ie)
  • otherDuring the incident the driver rammed a garda patrol car. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe driver tried to escape on foot but was stopped by gardaí at the scene. (rte.ie)
  • otherGardaí seized about €40,000 worth of controlled drugs and more than €8,000 in cash. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe driver was taken to Wexford General Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe driver was discharged from hospital and then arrested. (rte.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 11 Jun2026
    In courtrte.ie, first report
    Man appears in court in Wexford on firearms charges

    First report of the case. Adds the court appearance at Gorey District Court, the accused's name and age, the seven charges, the items seized, and the remand in custody. No bail application was made and he was granted free legal aid.

    accused, Gavin Lyons, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Gavin Lyons
  2. 11 Jun2026
    Chargedgarda.ie, first report
    11/06/2026 Update: Court Appearance - Firearm, Drug Seizure and Arrest, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, 9th June 2026

    Confirms the man has been charged and provides the court appearance date and time.

    suspect, 30s, male
  3. 10 Jun2026
    Arrestedirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    Man arrested after gardai seize firearm, drugs and cash following pursuit

    Provides details of the vehicle pursuit, the specific items seized, the man's hospital treatment, and his detention under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939.

    suspect, 30s, male
  4. 10 Jun2026
    Arrestedrte.ie, first report
    Man arrested as gun, drugs and cash seized in Wexford

    First report of this incident. Adds the firearm, drugs and cash seizure, the chase and the ramming of a garda car, and the detention under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act.

    suspect, 30s, male
  5. 10 Jun2026
    Arrestedgarda.ie, follow-up
    10/06/2026 Firearm, Drug Seizure and Arrest, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, 9th June 2026

    Initial Garda press release describing the arrest, vehicle chase, and seizure; case 841 records the subsequent charging and court appearance.

    suspect, 30s, male