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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 22016Possession of a stun gun without an authorized firearms certificate · Co. Louth · 24 Jun 2021

Sean Malone fined €200 for possessing stun gun without firearms certificate in Dundalk

Sean Malone, 34, of Demesne Terrace, Dundalk, was fined €200 at Dundalk District Court for possessing a stun gun without an authorized firearms certificate. His solicitor told the court the stun gun had been legally purchased in France during Euro 2016 and had remained at his home until found by gardai.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced8 Mar
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Key facts

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5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whenThe offence occurred on 24 June 2021 (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • chargeThe defendant was prosecuted for possessing a stun gun without an authorized firearms certificate (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Dundalk District Court (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed a €200 fine (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe stun gun had been legally purchased in France during Euro 2016 (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Mar2023
    Sentenceddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Dundalk court: Fined for stun gun

    Reports the sentencing of Sean Malone for possessing a stun gun without a firearms certificate, with the defence explaining the item was legally bought in France during Euro 2016.

    convicted, Sean Malone, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Sean Malone