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Case No. 5067Firearms possession · Co. Dublin

Sawn-off shotgun and ammunition seized in Baldoyle search, Dublin

Gardaí seized a sawn-off double-barrel shotgun, ammunition and two vehicles during a search under warrant at a property on Moyne Road, Baldoyle, Dublin. No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reported25 Sep
    3 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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16 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereGardaí in Howth searched a property on the Moyne Road under warrant. (garda.ie, dublinlive.ie)
  • whereThe search took place at a property on Moyne Road in Baldoyle, Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe search took place on Wednesday evening, 25 September 2024. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe searches took place on Wednesday evening. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenThe search operation was carried out on Wednesday evening. (irishmirror.ie)
  • weaponA sawn-off double-barrelled shotgun and ammunition were found concealed in an abandoned vehicle. (garda.ie)
  • weaponA sawn-off double-barrel shotgun and ammunition were found concealed in an abandoned vehicle. (dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe search was part of ongoing investigations into recent criminal activity in the Baldoyle area. (garda.ie, dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe firearm and ammunition were seized and are subject to analysis by the Ballistics Section of the Garda Technical Bureau. (garda.ie)
  • investigationNo arrests have been made at this time. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe firearm and ammunition are being analysed by the Ballistics Section of the Garda Technical Bureau. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationNo arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing. (dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe firearm and ammunition were seized and are subject to further analysis by the Ballistics Section of the Garda Technical Bureau. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherTwo vehicles were seized during the search and are subject to a technical examination. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
  • otherTwo vehicles were seized and are subject to a technical examination. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherThe District Detective Unit, Garda Dog Unit, Armed Support Unit, District Drugs Unit, the District Crime Task Force and uniform Gardaí from Clontarf and Raheny assisted. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Sep2024
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai seize sawn-off double-barrel shotgun, ammunition and two vehicles

    Report of a firearm, ammunition and two vehicles seized in a warrant search in Baldoyle as part of ongoing investigations into recent criminal activity in the area. No arrests at this time. The search date is given only as Wednesday evening, and the article is dated 26 September 2024.

  2. 26 Sep2024
    Reporteddublinlive.ie, follow-up
    Garda probe after shotgun and two vehicles seized in north Dublin

    Reports a warrant search in the Baldoyle area in which a sawn-off shotgun, ammunition and two vehicles were seized. No arrests; investigations ongoing.

  3. 25 Sep2024
    Reportedgarda.ie, first report
    Firearm and Ammunition Seized and Searches, Baldoyle, Dublin 13, 25th September 2024

    Official Garda press release on the search and seizure of a sawn-off shotgun, ammunition and two vehicles in Baldoyle. No arrests were made, and ballistic and technical examinations are pending.