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Case No. 8590Causing a false alarm · Co. Dublin · 22 Dec 2025

Man spared jail over bomb joke at Dublin Airport

On 22 December 2025, Jamal Hameed, aged 63, of Hansfield Wood, Dublin, told officials at Terminal 1 of Dublin Airport that he had a bomb and a gun in his luggage when asked about prohibited items. He made the remark while he and his party were travelling abroad for his daughter's wedding, and his flight and those of some family members were cancelled, so he missed the wedding. Hameed pleaded guilty in April to causing a false alarm. On 16 July 2026 at Dublin District Court, Judge Karen Dowling applied the Probation of Offenders Act, and Hameed was spared jail and a criminal record.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced16 Jul
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Key facts

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What happened
Jamal Hameed, aged 63, of Park Gardens, Hansfield Wood, Dublin, pleaded guilty in April to causing a false alarm.
Where
The false alarm happened at Terminal 1 of Dublin Airport.
When
The false alarm happened on 22 December 2025.
Cause
When officials asked whether he was carrying prohibited items, Hameed said he had a bomb and a gun in his luggage.
Weapon
Hameed claimed to have a bomb and a gun in his luggage, which he has described as a joke.
Other details
  • Hameed made the remark as he and his party were travelling abroad for his daughter's wedding.
  • Hameed and some family members had their flights cancelled as a result of the remark, and Hameed missed his daughter's wedding.
  • The defence solicitor, Paul Byrne, said the remark was a joke in very bad taste and that there was no real threat.
  • The defence said Hameed had no prior criminal convictions and was a long-term resident in Ireland with children in university.
In court
  • Judge Karen Dowling applied the Probation of Offenders Act at Dublin District Court.
  • The judge described the probation report as excellent.
Sentence
Hameed was spared jail and a criminal record.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHameed pleaded guilty in April to causing a false alarm. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe false alarm happened at Terminal 1 of Dublin Airport. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe false alarm happened on 22 December 2025. (rte.ie)
  • causeHameed told officials he had a bomb and a gun in his luggage when asked about prohibited items. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe judge applied the Probation of Offenders Act. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe judge described the probation report as excellent. (rte.ie)
  • sentenceHameed was spared jail and a criminal record. (rte.ie)
  • otherHameed made the remark as he and his party were travelling abroad for his daughter's wedding. (rte.ie)
  • otherHameed and some family members had their flights cancelled as a consequence of the remark. (rte.ie)
  • otherHameed missed his daughter's wedding as a result. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe defence solicitor said the remark was a joke in very bad taste. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe defence said Hameed had no prior criminal convictions. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Jul2026
    Sentencedrte.ie, first report
    Man who made bomb joke at Dublin Airport spared jail

    Reports the sentencing at Dublin District Court on 16 July 2026, including the Probation of Offenders Act outcome and the defence mitigation.

    convicted, Jamal Hameed, 63, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Jamal Hameed