Bail for Louth man accused of having semi-automatic pistol and ammunition

By Francis Carroll, The Drogheda Independent

A 28-year-old man accused of having a firearm and ammunition has been granted bail as his case was adjourned for a book of evidence.

Seán McGlone, Beechwood Drive, Marleys Lane, Drogheda, is charged with possession of a 9mm caliber CZ make semi-automatic pistol and 6 rounds of 9mm Browning caliber “Sellier & Bellot” make ammunition, at his address on June 2 last.

He is further accused of money laundering of €3,000 cash, and possession and possession for sale or supply of cocaine and cannabis, at the same location on the same date.

Mr McGlone is also charged with, on a date unknown between January 1, 2023, and May 20, 2025, money laundering via a Revolut account in his name.

Agreed bail conditions include the defendant’s own bond of €100, sign on every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Drogheda Garda Station, reside at Beechwood Drive, Marleys Lane, an 11pm to 6am curfew, be contactable by mobile phone, surrender his passport and any other travel documents and undertake not to apply for new documents.

There was consent to an adjournment.

Judge Susan Fay remanded Mr McGlone on bail to Drogheda Court on December 15 for service of the book of evidence.