Anthony Walker to face trial at Special Criminal Court

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Anthony Walker and Ryan Kelly were to have their trials heard before the non-jury Special Criminal Court after a successful application by the State. The proceedings were reported on 5 July 2022.

Walker, of Marrowbone Lane, Dublin 8, was accused of possessing a Smith & Wesson revolver and five rounds of .38 Special calibre ammunition at Tallaght Road, Templeogue, Dublin 6W, on 23 November 2021. He was also charged with involvement in activity connected to a criminal organisation that could facilitate a serious offence.

Kelly, of Captain’s Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12, was accused of possessing a .38 Special Smith & Wesson revolver and five rounds of .38 Special calibre ammunition at Captain’s Road on 11 November 2021. He also faced a criminal organisation charge.

State solicitor Michael O’Donovan made the application without the other side being represented. Presiding judge Mr Justice Tony Hunt granted it and adjourned the matter to 11 July 2022.

This report covers an earlier stage of the case. Later developments are not reported here.