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Case No. 8126Firearms possession · Co. Dublin · 2 Sep 2026

Two men remanded in custody over firearms possession in Ballymun

On Wednesday 2 September 2026, gardaí arrested David Savage, 34, and Anthony Duff, 51, after reports of a man in possession of firearms in the Belclare area of Poppintree, Ballymun, Dublin. Four Grand Power 9mm handguns, more than 40 rounds of 9mm ammunition, and a white plastic bag were recovered at a property at Doon Court, Ballymun. Both men were charged with possessing a firearm and ammunition in suspicious circumstances, and at a sitting of Dublin District Court both were remanded in custody. The latest development is that both men are due to appear in person before Cloverhill District Court on 11 September.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court5 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
David Savage, 34, and Anthony Duff, 51, were charged with possessing firearms and ammunition in suspicious circumstances.
Where
  • Gardaí responded to reports of a man in possession of firearms in the Belclare area of Poppintree, Ballymun, Dublin.
  • The firearms were seized from a property at Doon Court in Ballymun.
When
The two men were arrested on Wednesday 2 September 2026.
Weapon
  • Four Grand Power 9mm fully automatic handguns were recovered in a white plastic bag, along with more than 40 rounds of 9mm ammunition.
  • One of the guns had a round in its chamber and was ready to fire, and ballistics testing confirmed all four guns were viable firearms.
Investigation
Gardaí from the Ballymun Drugs Unit, assisted by Serious Crime West Units and other local units, arrested the two men and detained them under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939.
Charges
  • David Savage was charged with four counts of possessing a firearm and ammunition in suspicious circumstances under Section 27(a) of the Firearms Act 1964.
  • Anthony Duff was charged with four counts of possessing a firearm and ammunition in suspicious circumstances.
In court
  • David Savage was remanded in custody after saying he was not in a position to apply for bail without a solicitor.
  • Judge Conor Fottrell refused Anthony Duff bail under Section 2 of the Bail Act 1997, and Duff was granted free legal aid and remanded in custody.
  • There were no solicitors at the sitting amid a protest against a new legal aid scheme.
  • Both men are due to appear in person before Cloverhill District Court on 11 September.
Other details
Anthony Duff said he had no firearms in his possession and was innocent of all charges.
17 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe firearms were seized from a property at Doon Court in Ballymun. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe two men were arrested on a Wednesday. (rte.ie)
  • weaponFour Grand Power 9mm fully automatic handguns were recovered. (rte.ie)
  • weaponMore than 40 rounds of 9mm ammunition were found alongside the handguns. (rte.ie)
  • weaponOne of the guns had a round in its chamber and was ready to fire. (rte.ie)
  • investigationGardaí responded to reports of a man in possession of firearms in the Belclare area of Poppintree in Ballymun. (rte.ie)
  • investigationThe two men were arrested and detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939. (rte.ie)
  • investigationBallistics testing confirmed that all four guns were viable firearms. (rte.ie)
  • chargeDavid Savage was charged on four counts of possessing a firearm and ammunition in suspicious circumstances under Section 27 (a) of the Firearms Act 1964. (rte.ie)
  • chargeAnthony Duff was charged with four counts of possessing a firearm and ammunition in suspicious circumstances. (rte.ie)
  • courtTwo men were remanded in custody. (rte.ie)
  • courtDavid Savage was remanded in custody after saying he was not in a position to apply for bail without a solicitor. (rte.ie)
  • courtJudge Conor Fottrell refused Anthony Duff bail under Section 2 of the Bail Act 1997. (rte.ie)
  • courtAnthony Duff was granted free legal aid and remanded in custody. (rte.ie)
  • courtThere were no solicitors at the sitting amid a protest against a new legal aid scheme. (rte.ie)
  • courtBoth men are due to appear in person before Cloverhill District Court on 11 September. (rte.ie)
  • otherAnthony Duff said he had no firearms in his possession and was innocent of all charges. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Sep2026
    In courtrte.ie, first report
    Two remanded in custody over firearms possession

    Names the two accused, gives the charges under the Firearms Act 1964, describes the four handguns and ammunition found, and reports the remand decisions and next court date.

    accused, David Savage, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)David Savageaccused, Anthony Duff, 51, male, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Duff