Ireland Suspected rifle found hidden in bushes in Finglas, Dublin
On Tuesday 11 June 2024, shortly after 10.30pm, Gardaí from the Finglas District Detective Unit on routine patrol in the Dunsink Lane area of Finglas, Dublin 11, observed suspicious activity that drew their attention. A search of the area recovered a suspected rifle concealed behind shrubs and bushes, and some reports say ammunition was found with it. The sources do not identify any victim or suspect, and no arrest or charge has been reported. As of 12 June 2024, the rifle had been made safe and sent to the Garda Ballistics Unit for analysis, and investigations into the circumstances of the seizure were ongoing.
- Reported11 Jun
4 reports - Arrested
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Gardaí on routine patrol recovered a suspected rifle concealed in bushes in Finglas, Dublin 11.
- Some reports say ammunition was found hidden with the rifle among bushes and shrubbery, but the garda.ie notices do not mention ammunition.
- Where
- The seizure took place in the Dunsink Lane area of Finglas, Dublin 11.
- When
- The seizure took place on Tuesday 11 June 2024.
- Gardaí observed suspicious activity shortly after 10.30pm, which one report says was the previous evening and another gives no date for.
- Cause
- Gardaí were drawn to the location after observing suspicious activity during routine patrols.
- Weapon
- The suspected rifle was found concealed behind shrubs and bushes after a search of the area.
- Investigation
- Finglas District Detective Unit members made the rifle safe and sent it to the Garda Ballistics Unit for analysis.
- Investigations into the circumstances of the seizure are ongoing.
- Charges
- No arrest or charge is reported in the sources.
- In court
- No court proceedings or sentence are reported in the sources.
- Other details
- Chief Superintendent Michael McNulty of the Blanchardstown Garda Division commended the Garda members involved and said the seizure was the result of ongoing proactive patrols in the DMR West.
- Chief Superintendent Michael McNulty said taking the gun and ammunition out of circulation was a significant development.
28 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGardaí on routine patrol discovered a rifle concealed in bushes in Finglas. (irishtimes.com)
- whatAmmunition was found hidden with the rifle among bushes and shrubbery. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe activity that drew Gardaí's attention was in the Dunsink Lane area. (garda.ie)
- whereThe rifle was concealed behind shrubs and bushes. (garda.ie)
- whereThe seizure took place in the Dunsink Lane area of Finglas, Dublin 11. (garda.ie)
- whereThe rifle was found at a location on Dunsink Lane. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe rifle was found in the Dunsink Lane area of Finglas. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenGardaí observed activity during routine patrols shortly after 10:30pm the previous evening. (garda.ie)
- whenThe seizure took place on Tuesday 11 June 2024. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whenGardaí observed activity shortly after 10:30pm. (garda.ie)
- whenGardaí were drawn to the location just after 10.30pm. (irishtimes.com)
- whenGardaí observed suspicious activity shortly after 10:30pm. (irishmirror.ie)
- weaponA suspected rifle was recovered after a search of the area. (garda.ie)
- weaponA suspected rifle was recovered concealed behind shrubs and bushes. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí from the Finglas District Detective Unit were on routine patrols. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe rifle was made safe and will be sent to the Garda Ballistics Unit for further analysis. (garda.ie)
- investigationInvestigations into all the circumstances of the seizure are ongoing. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe seizure followed routine patrols by Finglas District Detective Unit gardaí. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe rifle was made safe and will be sent to the Garda Ballistics Unit for analysis. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationFinglas District Detective Unit members who found the gun made it safe. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe firearm was sent to the Garda Ballistics Unit for analysis. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationInvestigations into the circumstances of the seizure are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherChief Superintendent Michael McNulty of the Blanchardstown Garda Division commended the Garda members involved. (garda.ie)
- otherThe seizure was the result of ongoing proactive patrols in the DMR West. (garda.ie)
- otherGardaí had observed suspicious activity at the location. (irishtimes.com)
- otherChief Supt Michael McNulty said taking the gun and ammunition out of circulation was a significant development. (irishtimes.com)
- otherGardaí on routine patrol came upon suspicious activity in the Dunsink area of Finglas. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe search was carried out by Gardaí from the Finglas District Detective Unit. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 12 Jun2024Gardai find gun hidden in bushes during routine patrols in Finglas
First report of the find. Gives the time of the patrol discovery, the concealment of the rifle and ammunition, and the ballistics referral.
- 12 Jun2024Gun found in bushes following Garda search in north Dublin
Reports a rifle found concealed in bushes on Dunsink Lane, Finglas, just after 10.30pm, with the item sent for ballistic analysis. The article gives no date for the find and no arrests are mentioned.
- 11 Jun2024Seizure of a Firearm in Finglas, Dublin 11, on Tuesday 11th June 2024
Gives the time (shortly after 10:30pm), the specific location, that the rifle was found concealed behind shrubs and bushes, and that it was referred to the Garda Ballistics Unit. Quotes Chief Superintendent Michael McNulty. Does not mention ammunition.
- 11 Jun2024Correction - Seizure of a Firearm in Finglas, Dublin 11, on Tuesday 11th June 2024
Garda.ie correction notice issued 12 June 2024 about the same Finglas rifle seizure. It adds that the activity was seen during routine patrols shortly after 10:30pm the previous evening, that the rifle was concealed behind shrubs and bushes, and it includes a quote from Chief Superintendent Michael McNulty of the Blanchardstown Garda Division.