Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9818Firearms offences · Co. Wicklow

Two arrested after firearms and replica grenade seized in Co Wicklow

On 4 May 2026, gardaí from Baltinglass and Bray, supported by the Armed Support Unit, searched a residential property near Baltinglass, Co Wicklow. Officers seized several firearms, including two semi-automatic pistols, along with ammunition and a replica grenade, and the Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service attended the scene. A man in his 30s and a woman in his late 20s were arrested at the scene and are being detained at a garda station in Wicklow. The seized firearms will undergo technical and ballistic analysis, and a garda spokesperson said investigations are ongoing. No charges or court proceedings have been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested1 May
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí from Baltinglass and Bray, supported by the Armed Support Unit, carried out a search.
Where
The search took place at a residential property near Baltinglass, Co Wicklow.
When
The search took place on 4 May 2026, the day before the article was published on 5 May 2026; the tracker lists the report as dated 1 May 2026.
Weapon
  • Officers seized a number of firearms, including two semi-automatic pistols.
  • Ammunition and a replica grenade were also seized.
Other details
The Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service attended the scene and a cordon was put in place for a time.
Investigation
  • A man in his 30s and a woman in her late 20s were arrested at the scene.
  • The arrested pair are being detained at a garda station in Wicklow.
  • The seized firearms will undergo technical and ballistic analysis.
  • A garda spokesperson said investigations are ongoing.
Charges
No charges have been reported in the articles.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí from Baltinglass and Bray, supported by the Armed Support Unit, carried out the search. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe search was carried out at a residential property near Baltinglass. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe search took place the day before the article was published on 5 May 2026. (thejournal.ie)
  • weaponOfficers seized a number of firearms, including two semi-automatic pistols. (thejournal.ie)
  • weaponAmmunition and a replica grenade were also seized. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationA man in his 30s and a woman in her late 20s were arrested at the scene. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThe arrested pair are being detained at a garda station in Wicklow. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThe seized firearms will undergo technical and ballistic analysis. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationA garda spokesperson said investigations are ongoing. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service attended the scene and a cordon was put in place for a time. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 May2026
    Arrestedthejournal.ie, first report
    Two arrested after guns, ammo and a replica grenade seized in Co Wicklow

    First report of the search and arrests. Adds the seizure details, Army EOD attendance, arrests and that the firearms will undergo analysis.

    suspect, 30s, malesuspect, late 20s, female