Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 5264Firearms offence (possession of a shotgun and ammunition) · Co. Westmeath

Shotgun and ammunition seized in Mullingar, no arrests

Gardaí recovered a concealed shotgun and cartridges during patrols in Mullingar, Co Westmeath, following a number of incidents in the area. No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reported9 Aug
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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  • whatGardaí recovered a concealed shotgun and cartridges. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe search was of an open area of wasteground in Mullingar. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causePatrols followed a number of incidents in the Mullingar area in recent days and weeks. (irishmirror.ie)
  • weaponA concealed shotgun was recovered. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationNo arrests have been made in relation to the firearm seizure. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations into the seizure and related incidents remain ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing to the public for information. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Aug2024
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardaí seize firearm and ammunition in Mullingar

    First report of the seizure of a concealed shotgun and cartridges in Mullingar, with no arrests and an appeal for information.