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Case No. 5282Firearms offence (seizure of shotgun) · Co. Westmeath · 6 Aug 2024

Shotgun and cartridges seized in Mullingar, Co Westmeath

Gardaí recovered a concealed shotgun and cartridges during patrols in an open area of wasteground in Mullingar on 6 August 2024. No arrests have been made, and the firearm is being sent for ballistic analysis.

  1. Reported6 Aug
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí seized a firearm and ammunition in Mullingar. (garda.ie)
  • whatA concealed shotgun and cartridges were recovered. (garda.ie)
  • whereGardaí searched an open area of wasteground, supported by the Garda Dog Unit. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe seizure took place on Tuesday, 6 August 2024. (garda.ie)
  • investigationGardaí were carrying out proactive patrols after a number of incidents in the Mullingar area. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe firearm and cartridges will be sent to the Garda Ballistics Unit for analysis. (garda.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations into the seizure and related incidents are ongoing. (garda.ie)
  • otherNo arrests have been made in relation to the firearm seizure. (garda.ie)
  • otherGardaí are asking the public for information about the firearm, other criminal activity or threats in Mullingar. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Aug2024
    Reportedgarda.ie, first report
    Firearm Seizure - Mullingar, Co.Westmeath - 6th August 2024

    Garda press release on the seizure of a concealed shotgun and cartridges. It says the seizure follows a number of incidents in the Mullingar area but does not identify them, and it names no suspects.