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Firearms residue found on man accused of handgun possession, court hears

Date
2014-04-03

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Cork

County
Cork

Summary

In a Special Criminal Court hearing, forensic evidence showed firearms residue on Anthony Carroll, 30, of Bishopstown, but not on his co‑accused Brian Walsh, 43, of Ballyphehane. The case concerns the unlawful possession of a Walther pistol, a Smith & Wesson revolver, and 12 rounds of ammunition found in a pencil case in a van stopped on 23 February 2013. Carroll and Walsh pleaded not guilty to possession of the weapons and the ammunition. Forensic scientist Dr Brendan Healy examined residue kits, noting that the tubes contained adhesive tape used on the hands and face of the subject. He confirmed residue on Carroll's samples but none on Walsh's. The trial continues before Judge Paul Butler. The court heard that a firearm must be discharged to leave residue. The accused remain in custody pending further proceedings.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Firearms residue found on man accused of handgun possession, court hears. Charges or matters: the unlawful possession of a Walther pistol, a Smith & Wesson revolver and 12 rounds of ammunition at Deanrock Avenue, Togher, on February 23, 2013; the unlawful possession of a Walther PI 9mm calibre semi-automatic pistol, a magazine suitable for use with the Walther pistol and a Smith & Wesson .22mm Magnum calibre revolver with the serial number AEM 2000 at Deanrock Avenue, Togher, on February 23, 2013; the unlawful possession of six rounds of 9mm calibre ammunition suitable for use with the Walther PI 9mm calibre semi-automatic pistol and six rounds of .22 long rifle rounds of ammunition suitable for use in a Smith & Wesson .22 magnum calibre revolver at the same address on the same date. Procedural stage: trial

When:

February 23, 2013 Incident
February 2013 Other
2014-04-03 Publication

Case subjects

Anthony Carroll

Accused

Charges: the unlawful possession of a Walther pistol, a Smith & Wesson revolver and 12 rounds of ammunition at Deanrock Avenue, Togher, on February 23, 2013; the unlawful possession of a Walther PI 9mm calibre semi-automatic pistol, a magazine suitable for use with the Walther pistol and a Smith & Wesson .22mm Magnum calibre revolver with the serial number AEM 2000 at Deanrock Avenue, Togher, on February 23, 2013; the unlawful possession of six rounds of 9mm calibre ammunition suitable for use with the Walther PI 9mm calibre semi-automatic pistol and six rounds of .22 long rifle rounds of ammunition suitable for use in a Smith & Wesson .22 magnum calibre revolver at the same address on the same date (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Brian Walsh

Co Accused

Plea: Not guilty