Ireland Two men arrested after 18 firearms and 900 rounds of ammunition seized in Louth
Gardaí seized six AR-15 assault rifles, 12 semi-automatic 9mm handguns and about 900 rounds of ammunition at a premises on the outskirts of Ardee, Co Louth, on Friday 19 July 2024. Two men in their 30s were arrested and detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested19 Jul
4 reports - Charged19 Jul
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports38 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGardaí seized 18 firearms and approximately 900 rounds of ammunition. (garda.ie)
- whatAbout 18 firearms and about 900 rounds of ammunition were seized at a premises in Co Louth. (irishtimes.com)
- whatGardaí seized six AR-15 assault rifles and 12 semi-automatic 9mm handguns. (irishtimes.com)
- whatAround 900 rounds of 9mm and .223 ammunition were discovered and seized. (irishtimes.com)
- whatGardaí seized 18 firearms and about 900 rounds of ammunition at a premises in Louth. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatAbout 900 rounds of 9mm and .223 ammunition were seized. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe search was of a premises on the outskirts of Ardee, Co. Louth. (garda.ie)
- whereThe search took place at a premises on the outskirts of Ardee. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe seizure took place on Friday 19 July 2024. (garda.ie)
- whenThe search began at approximately 2:00pm. (garda.ie)
- whenThe seizure took place at approximately 2pm on Friday. (irishmirror.ie)
- weaponGardaí seized 6 AR-15 assault rifles and 12 semi-automatic 9mm handguns. (garda.ie)
- weaponGardaí seized six AR-15 assault rifles. (irishmirror.ie)
- weaponGardaí seized 12 semi-automatic 9mm handguns. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe case concerns a firearms seizure and arrests in an operation targeting organised crime in Louth. (garda.ie)
- investigationPersonnel from the GNDOCB, supported by the Garda Emergency Response Unit, carried out the search. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe seizure was part of an ongoing intelligence-led operation targeting organised crime. (garda.ie, irishtimes.com)
- investigationFollow-on searches were later carried out at several properties in the county. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí from the Louth Divisional Crime Unit, Louth Drug Units and the Garda Dog Unit assisted with the follow-on searches. (garda.ie)
- investigationTwo men were arrested under Section 72 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 on suspicion of participation in the activities of a criminal organisation to facilitate firearms trafficking. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí were carrying out searches at a number of premises in Co. Louth as part of an operation targeting organised criminal activity. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe searches were led by members of the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe operation was supported by the Louth Divisional Crime Unit, Louth Drugs Unit, Garda Armed Support Unit and Garda Dog Unit. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe search was carried out by GNDOCB personnel supported by the Garda Emergency Response Unit. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationFollow-on searches were carried out at other properties in the county. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationTwo men in their 30s were arrested on suspicion of participation in the activities of a criminal organisation to facilitate firearms trafficking. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe search was carried out by Gardaí from the Garda National Drugs & Organised Crime Bureau, supported by the Garda Emergency Response Unit. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe search was part of an ongoing intelligence-led operation targeting organised crime. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationTwo men in their 30s were arrested as a result of the search. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationFollow-on searches were carried out at several properties in the county later on Friday. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe two men arrested in the investigation have been charged. (garda.ie)
- chargeTwo men in their 30s were arrested under organised crime legislation. (garda.ie)
- courtThe two men were expected to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice in Dublin, Court 2, at 4:30pm on 24 July 2024. (garda.ie)
- otherAbout 900 rounds of 9mm and .223 ammunition were discovered and seized. (garda.ie)
- otherBoth men were detained at a Garda station in Louth under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007. (garda.ie, irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe two men were detained at a Garda station in the county. (garda.ie)
- otherThe operation was still ongoing at the time of the release. (garda.ie)
- otherAssistant Commissioner Justin Kelly said the firearms would have been used to maim, kill and intimidate people across Ireland. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 20 Jul2024PIC: 6 assault rifles, 12 semi-automatic handguns and 900 rounds of ammo seized
Reports a search of a premises on the outskirts of Ardee, with 18 firearms and about 900 rounds seized and two men in their 30s arrested. Adds that follow-on searches were carried out at several properties in the county later that day and quotes Assistant Commissioner Justin Kelly. No case in the existing list matches this incident.
suspect, 30s, malesuspect, 30s, male - 19 Jul2024Eighteen firearms and 900 rounds of ammunition seized in Co Louth
New incident. The article reports the seizure of six AR-15 rifles, 12 9mm handguns and about 900 rounds at Ardee, and the arrest of two men in their 30s. No existing case covers this search.
suspect, 30s, malesuspect, 30s, male - 19 Jul2024Searches and arrests as part of an operation targeting organised crime, Louth - 19th July 2024
Initial press release confirming the operation and arrests; adds detail about the units involved (Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau, Louth Divisional Crime Unit, Louth Drugs Unit, Armed Support Unit, Dog Unit) and that searches were at a number of premises.
suspect, 30s, malesuspect, 30s, male - 19 Jul2024Update: Firearms seizure and arrests as part of an operation targeting organised crime, Louth - 19th July 2024
Official garda.ie press release. It adds the arrest basis (Section 72 Criminal Justice Act 2006, suspected participation in a criminal organisation to facilitate firearms trafficking), the GNDOCB and Emergency Response Unit involvement, the follow-on searches at several Louth properties, and the time of the search.
suspect, 30s, malesuspect, 30s, male - 19 Jul2024Update (2): Court Appearances - Firearms seizure and arrests as part of an operation targeting organised crime, Louth - 19th July 2024
Garda update: the two men arrested in the Louth investigation have been charged and are expected in the Criminal Courts of Justice, Dublin, Court 2, at 4:30pm on 24 July 2024.
accused, 30s, maleaccused, 30s, male