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Case No. 5129Possession of firearms and ammunition in suspicious circumstances · Co. Dublin

Skerries man charged with 19 firearms and ammunition offences

David Geoghegan, a 51-year-old man from Skerries Rock, Skerries, in north Dublin, is accused of possessing firearms and ammunition in suspicious circumstances at his home on a date in June 2021. The alleged haul includes an AK-47, an Uzi sub machine gun, pistols, rifles and a shotgun, along with several types of ammunition. He was arrested and charged with 19 offences under Section 27(A) of the Firearms Act, plus unlawful possession under Section 2, and appeared at Balbriggan District Court before Judge John Aylmer, as reported on 10 September 2024. He was granted bail on €1,000 cash with surrender of his passport and weekly signing at Balbriggan Garda Station, and the case was adjourned to a date in November, when directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions are expected.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court10 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man has appeared in court on 19 charges of possessing firearms and ammunition in suspicious circumstances.
Where
The accused, David Geoghegan, is from Skerries Rock, Skerries, in north Dublin.
When
The alleged offences took place at his home on a date in June 2021.
Weapon
  • The alleged firearms include an AK-47, a semi-automatic pistol, a 9mm Luger, a Cadet semi-automatic rifle, a pump action shotgun, a side loading machine gun, an Uzi sub machine gun, a bolt action rifle and an FN FAL rifle.
  • The alleged ammunition includes .247, 12 gauge slug, pellet and .62 calibre rounds.
Investigation
A garda from the Economic Crime Unit at Balbriggan Garda Station gave evidence of the arrest, charge and caution.
Charges
  • He is charged with 19 offences of possessing firearms and ammunition in suspicious circumstances under Section 27(A) of the Firearms Act.
  • He is also charged with unlawful possession of the firearms and ammunition under Section 2 of the Firearms Act.
In court
  • He appeared before Judge John Aylmer at Balbriggan District Court, and no alleged facts of the case were heard.
  • Bail conditions require €1,000 cash bail, surrender of his passport and weekly signing at Balbriggan Garda Station.
  • The case was adjourned to a date in November, when directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions are expected.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported, as the case was adjourned to a date in November.
Other details
The garda said further charges may follow.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man has appeared in court on 19 charges of possessing firearms and ammunition in suspicious circumstances. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe accused is from Skerries Rock, Skerries, in north Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place at his home in June 2021. (irishmirror.ie)
  • weaponThe alleged guns include an AK-47, pistols, rifles, a shotgun and an Uzi sub machine gun. (irishmirror.ie)
  • weaponThe alleged ammunition includes rounds of .247, 12 gauge Slug, pellet and .62 calibre ammunition. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA Garda from the Economic Crime Unit at Balbriggan Garda Station gave evidence of the arrest, charge and caution. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with 19 offences of possessing firearms and ammunition in suspicious circumstances under Section 27 (A) of the Firearms Act. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe is also charged with unlawful possession of the firearms and ammunition under Section 2 of the Firearms Act. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe judge granted bail and adjourned the case to a date in November, when directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions are expected. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtBail conditions require €1,000 cash bail, surrender of his passport and weekly signing at Balbriggan Garda Station. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtNo alleged facts of the case were heard during the hearing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe garda said further charges may follow. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Sep2024
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man in court on 19 firearm and ammo charges

    Names the accused and his address, lists the alleged firearms and ammunition, gives the bail conditions and adjournment, and says further charges are possible.

    accused, David Geoghegan, 51, male, named, irish (judged from name)David Geoghegan