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Case No. 1071Unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, possession in suspicious circumstances · Co. Dublin · 8 Aug 2025

Man sent to Circuit Court for trial over 3D-printed gun in Dublin

Valeriju Voronenko, a 50-year-old Lithuanian unemployed construction worker with an address at Gardiner Street, Dublin 1, was arrested at Stable Lane in Smithfield on 8 August 2025 after gardaí found a 3D-printed Harlot pistol and eight rounds of .22 ammunition in a sports bag. He was charged with four Firearms Act offences, including two counts of unlawful possession and two counts of possession in suspicious circumstances. He appeared at Dublin District Court on 9 August, 1 September, and 3 November, with bail granted subject to a €500 bond, passport surrender, and an 11pm-to-8am curfew. On 3 November the DPP directed trial on indictment at the Circuit Court, and the case was adjourned to 19 December for prosecutors to complete a book of evidence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court9 Aug
    4 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Valeriju Voronenko, a 50-year-old Lithuanian unemployed construction worker with an address at Gardiner Street, Dublin 1, was arrested at Stable Lane in Smithfield on 8 August 2025.
  • Gardaí found a 3D-printed Harlot pistol and eight rounds of .22 ammunition in a sports bag.
Charges
He was charged with four Firearms Act offences: two counts of unlawful possession of the pistol and ammunition, and two counts of possession in suspicious circumstances.
In court
  • He appeared before Judge Stephanie Coggans at Dublin District Court on 9 August 2025 and was granted bail subject to a €500 bond, passport surrender, an 11pm-to-8am curfew, and providing a phone number to gardaí.
  • At his second appearance on 1 September before Judge Treasa Kelly, the case was adjourned to 3 November pending DPP directions.
  • At his third appearance on 3 November, the DPP directed trial on indictment at the Circuit Court and the case was adjourned to 19 December for prosecutors to complete a book of evidence.
Sentence
On conviction, the offences are punishable by sentences of up to five years and up to 14 years.
Other details
He has yet to enter a plea.
51 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatValeriju Voronenko is a 50-year-old Lithuanian construction worker with an address at Gardiner Street, Dublin 1 (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHe was charged with four alleged offences under the Firearms Act. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatTwo counts relate to unlawful possession of a 3D-printed Harlot pistol and eight rounds of .22 ammunition. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatTwo further counts allege he had the gun and ammunition in suspicious circumstances. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatA construction worker is accused of carrying a 3D-printed gun and ammunition in Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereHe was arrested at Stable Lane in Smithfield (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe suspect has an address at Gardiner Street in Dublin 1 (rte.ie)
  • whereThe suspect was arrested at Stable Lane in Smithfield, Dublin (rte.ie)
  • whereHe was arrested at Stable Lane near Smithfield. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereHe has an address at Gardiner Street in Dublin 1. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenHe was arrested on Friday, 8 August 2025 (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe gun and ammunition were discovered by gardaí on Friday 8 August 2025 (rte.ie)
  • whenHe was arrested on 8 August 2025. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenHe was arrested on August 8th. (irishtimes.com)
  • weaponThe charges include unlawful possession of a 3D-printed Harlot pistol and eight rounds of .22 ammunition. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationAt his first hearing on August 9th, a garda alleged the weaponry was in a sports bag. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe was charged with four Firearms Act offences (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeTwo counts allege unlawful possession of a 3D-printed Harlot pistol and eight rounds of .22 ammunition (irishtimes.com, rte.ie)
  • chargeTwo further charges allege he had the gun and ammunition in suspicious circumstances (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe suspect was charged with four Firearms Act offences (rte.ie)
  • chargeTwo counts allege he had the gun and ammunition in suspicious circumstances (rte.ie)
  • courtHe appeared before Judge Stephanie Coggans at Dublin District Court on Saturday (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe is due to appear again in September for DPP directions to be conveyed (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe suspect appeared before Judge Stephanie Coggans at Dublin District Court (rte.ie)
  • courtThe suspect must surrender his passport as a bail condition (rte.ie)
  • courtThe suspect must observe an 11pm to 8am curfew (rte.ie)
  • courtThe suspect must provide a phone number to gardaí (rte.ie)
  • courtThe suspect was ordered not to apply for replacement travel documents (rte.ie)
  • courtThe suspect was remanded on bail in his bond of €500 (rte.ie)
  • courtThe suspect is due to appear again in September for DPP directions (rte.ie)
  • courtHe faced his second appearance at Dublin District Court on Monday. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Treasa Kelly noted gardaí needed more time to get DPP directions. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned until 3 November. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtBail was granted subject to strict conditions including passport surrender, an 11pm-to-8am curfew, and providing a phone number to gardaí. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHis bail was set at €500. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe DPP directed trial on indictment at the higher level, with harsher sentencing powers. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned until December 19th for prosecutors to complete a book of evidence. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe offences are punishable by sentences of up to five and 14 years (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe offences are punishable by sentences of up to five years and up to 14 years (rte.ie)
  • sentenceSuch offences, on conviction, are punishable by sentences of up to five and 14 years. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceOn conviction, the offences are punishable by sentences of up to five and 14 years. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherDefence counsel Kevin McCrave made submissions for bail (irishtimes.com, rte.ie)
  • otherBail conditions include surrendering his passport, observing an 11pm-8am curfew, and providing a phone number to gardaí (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHe was ordered not to apply for replacement travel documents (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHe was remanded on bail in a bond of €500 (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHe has yet to enter a plea (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe suspect is a currently unemployed construction worker (rte.ie)
  • otherThe suspect has yet to enter a plea (rte.ie)
  • otherHe is a Lithuanian national. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHe is an unemployed construction worker. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherBail was granted subject to conditions, including surrendering his passport, a curfew from 11pm to 8am, and a €500 bond. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Nov2025
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Construction worker accused of carrying 3D-printed gun sent to higher court for trial

    Reports the DPP's decision to send the case for trial on indictment at the Circuit Court, the adjournment to 19 December, and bail conditions.

    accused, Valeriju Voronenko, 51, male, Lithuanian, named, non-irishValeriju Voronenko
  2. 1 Sep2025
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Man charged with having 3D-printed gun and bullets remanded on bail

    Second court appearance; case adjourned to 3 November pending DPP directions. Bail conditions include passport surrender, 11pm–8am curfew, phone number to gardaí, and €500 bail.

    suspect, Valeriju Voronenko, 50, male, Lithuanian, named, non-irishValeriju Voronenko
  3. 10 Aug2025
    In courtrte.ie, follow-up
    Man charged over possession of 3D-printed gun, ammunition

    Reports the bail hearing before Judge Stephanie Coggans on 9 August 2025, detailing the four specific charges, bail conditions (passport surrender, 11pm-8am curfew, phone number, €500 bond), and that the case is adjourned to September for DPP directions.

    suspect, Valeriju Voronenko, 50, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Valeriju Voronenko
  4. 9 Aug2025
    In courtirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Man charged with carrying 3D printed gun in Dublin granted bail

    Confirms bail conditions: passport surrender, 11pm-8am curfew, phone number to gardaí, no replacement travel documents, €500 bond. Defence counsel Kevin McCrave. Judge Stephanie Coggans. Next appearance in September for DPP directions.

    suspect, Valeriju Voronenko, 50, male, Lithuanian, named, non-irishValeriju Voronenko