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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 23335Possession of firearms and explosive · Co. Louth

Viable pipe bomb and two loaded guns found during garda search in Drogheda

A viable pipe bomb and two loaded firearms (a handgun and a machine gun) were discovered during a garda divisional drugs unit search on open land in the Rathmullen Park area of Drogheda, Co Louth, on Sunday 18 October 2026. A Defence Forces bomb disposal team made the device safe, and no arrests have been made.

  1. Reported1 Oct
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  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatA viable pipe bomb was found during the search. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatA loaded handgun, a machine gun and ammunition were also found. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe device was discovered in the Rathmullen Park area of Drogheda. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThe search was an operation by a garda divisional drugs unit targeting organised criminal activity in the region. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThe search was carried out with assistance from local gardaí, the armed support unit and local and national dog units. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationNo arrests have been made. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThe seized items will undergo ballistic testing and forensic analysis. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Oct2026
    Reportedthejournal.ie, first report
    Viable pipe bomb and two loaded guns found during garda search in Drogheda

    First report of the discovery of a viable pipe bomb, a loaded handgun, a machine gun and ammunition during a garda search targeting organised criminal activity in Drogheda.