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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 16899Arson; firearms offences · Co. Dublin

Third arrest in arson and firearms investigation in Ronanstown and Clondalkin

Gardaí are investigating alleged arson and firearms offences in Ronanstown and Clondalkin, Dublin, said to have taken place between 8 and 15 May. The facts do not identify a victim. On 15 June, two men were arrested; one was charged and appeared before the Central Criminal Court that day, and the other was released. On 20 June 2024, gardaí arrested a man in his 20s, the third arrest in the investigation, and he is held at a Dublin Garda station under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007. Gardaí say the investigation is ongoing.

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  2. Arrested20 Jun
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí are investigating alleged arson and firearm offences.
Where
The incidents are alleged to have taken place in the Ronanstown and Clondalkin areas of Dublin.
When
The incidents are alleged to have taken place between 8 and 15 May.
Weapon
The investigation concerns alleged firearm offences, and no further details of any weapon are given.
Other details
  • Three people are listed as suspects in the case.
  • The second man arrested on 15 June was released.
  • The man arrested on 20 June is held at a Dublin Garda station under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007.
Charges
On 15 June, two men were arrested and one of them was charged.
In court
The man charged on 15 June appeared before the Central Criminal Court that day.
Investigation
  • On 20 June 2024, gardaí arrested a man in his 20s, the third arrest in the investigation.
  • Gardaí say the investigation is ongoing.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe investigation concerns alleged arson and firearm incidents. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe incidents are alleged to have happened in the Ronanstown and Clondalkin areas of Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe incidents are alleged to have happened between 8 and 15 May. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí arrested a man in his 20s on the morning of the article. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThis is the third arrest in the investigation. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí say the investigation is ongoing. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeOn 15 June, two men were arrested, and one was charged and appeared before the Central Criminal Court that day. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe arrested man is held at a Dublin Garda station under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe second man arrested on 15 June was released. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Jun2024
    Arrestedthejournal.ie, first report
    Gardaí arrest third man in arson and gun investigation in Dublin

    Reports a third arrest in the investigation, a man in his 20s held under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007. Adds that two men were arrested on 15 June, one of whom was charged and appeared before the Central Criminal Court that day, and the other released.

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