Second man arrested after 3D-printed .22 pistol seized from ballistic vest in Dublin
A man in his 20s was arrested and charged after a .22 calibre pistol was found concealed in a ballistic vest during a taxi stop on Turvey Avenue, Inchicore, Dublin 8, on 24 June 2025. A second man in his 20s was arrested in a follow-up search of a residential property in Dublin's inner city on 25 June 2025.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested24 Jun
2 reports - Charged24 Jun
2 reports - In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports36 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA second male in his 20s was arrested during the follow-up search. (garda.ie)
- whatTwo males of interest were observed entering a taxi. (garda.ie)
- whatGardaí detected a strong smell of cannabis on stopping the taxi. (garda.ie)
- whatOne male was wearing a ballistic vest and in possession of a substantial sum of money. (garda.ie)
- whatTwo men of interest were observed getting into a taxi. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe officers knew the two men and stopped the taxi because it was suspicious. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA strong smell of cannabis was detected when the taxi was stopped. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatOne young man was found wearing a ballistic vest and in possession of a substantial sum of money close to €1,000. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatOne male was found wearing a ballistic vest and in possession of a substantial sum of money. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA second male, aged in his 20s, was arrested during the follow-up operation. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe incident occurred on Turvey Avenue, Inchicore, Dublin 8. (garda.ie)
- whereThe taxi stop took place on Turvey Avenue, Inchicore, Dublin 8. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe taxi stop occurred at approximately 8pm on 24 June 2025. (garda.ie)
- whenThe stop occurred at approximately 8pm on Tuesday night, 24 June 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe taxi was stopped at around 8pm on Tuesday night, 24 June 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
- weaponA .22 calibre pistol was found concealed in the ballistic vest. (garda.ie)
- weaponA .22 calibre pistol fell from being concealed in the ballistic vest. (irishmirror.ie)
- weaponThe weapon is believed to be 3D printed. (irishmirror.ie)
- weaponThe firearm is described as a 3D-printed gun. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe second man is detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939, at a Garda station in the Dublin Region. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
- investigationBoth males were searched under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe male in his 20s is detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939 at a Garda Station in Dublin. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe seized firearm is subject to full technical examination. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationBoth occupants were searched under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA man in his 20s was arrested and detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe firearm is subject to full technical examination. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeA male in his 20s arrested as part of the investigation has been charged. (garda.ie)
- chargeThe man in his 20s was detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtHe is scheduled to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice (Court No. 4) on 26 June 2025 at 10:30am. (garda.ie)
- courtThe first man is scheduled to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice (Court No. 4) on Thursday, 26 June at 10:30am. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherAssistant Commissioner Paul Cleary commended the two uniform officers for their proactive intervention. (garda.ie)
- otherGardaí believe they may have prevented a gangland hit. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherSources fear the incident could be connected to a simmering feud in the area. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherAssistant Commissioner Paul Cleary commended the two uniform members for their work. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherAssistant Commissioner Paul Cleary commended the two uniform members for their proactive intervention. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 25 Jun2025Second man arrested in follow-up operation after 3D-printed gun seized
Reports the initial arrest and charging of the first man, the follow-up arrest of a second man, and a statement from Assistant Commissioner Paul Cleary commending the officers.
suspect, 20s, malesuspect, 20s, male - 25 Jun2025Ballistic vest & 3D-printed gun found on criminal smelling of cannabis in taxi
Provides detail on the initial taxi stop: the smell of cannabis, search under the Misuse of Drugs Act, cash found (close to €1,000), the AC's statement commending the officers, and the belief that a gangland hit may have been prevented.
suspect, 20s, male - 24 Jun2025Arrest and firearm seizure at Inchicore, Dublin 8 – 24th June 2025
Original Garda press release providing details of the initial taxi stop, the search under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977, the discovery of the .22 pistol in the ballistic vest, and Assistant Commissioner Paul Cleary's commendation of the officers.
suspect, 20s, male - 24 Jun2025Update – Arrest and Firearm Seizure in Inchicore, Dublin 8 – 24th June 2025
Confirms first suspect has been charged and is due at the Criminal Courts of Justice (Court No. 4) on 26 June 2025; second suspect arrested in follow-up search of a residential property in Dublin's inner city on 25 June and detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939.
suspect, 20s, malesuspect, 20s, male