Friday 30 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 13216Possession of an imitation firearm · Co. Dublin · 13 Jun 2024

Man to stand trial over imitation firearm possession in Donaghmede

Marco Andrei Floriani pleaded guilty to possessing a realistic imitation firearm at Hole in the Wall Road, Donaghmede, on 13 June 2024. He is to stand trial on a further count of pointing the imitation firearm at a named individual and members of An Garda Síochána.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court11 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe incident took place at Hole in the Wall Road, Donaghmede, Dublin 13. (gript.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on 13 June 2024. (gript.ie)
  • weaponThe accused was in possession of a realistic imitation firearm. (gript.ie)
  • chargeThe accused pleaded guilty to one count on the indictment, relating to possession of a realistic imitation firearm. (gript.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is to stand trial on count 3, which alleges he pointed the imitation firearm at a named individual and members of An Garda Síochána. (gript.ie)
  • courtCounsel Oisin Clarke BL described the contested count as a very narrow issue and said the trial should take no more than two days. (gript.ie)
  • courtThe accused is to be tried at 10am on 27 October 2026 in Court 7 of the Circuit Criminal Court. (gript.ie)
  • otherThe accused was supported by his partner in court. (gript.ie)
  • otherA Portuguese interpreter was present for the short hearing. (gript.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Jul2025
    In courtgript.ie, first report
    Man to go on trial re possession of fake firearm - Gript

    Reports a Circuit Criminal Court hearing where the accused pleaded guilty to one count and was set for trial on count 3, with the trial date fixed for 27 October 2026.

    accused, Marco Andrei Floriani, male, Brazilian, named, non-irishMarco Andrei Floriani