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First Lithuanian to be charged with terrorism-related offences in Ireland goes on trial

Date
2017-03-14

Stage
Charge Or Pretrial

Primary locality
Navan

County
Meath

Summary

The Special Criminal Court in Dublin opened a trial on 14 March 2017 for Eimantas Valteris, a 33‑year‑old Lithuanian, who is the first Lithuanian charged with terrorism‑related offences in Ireland. Valteris was arrested by the Gardaí in 2013 during an operation targeting dissident republican activity in the border area. He pleaded not guilty to unlawful possession of a .32 inch (7.65 mm) calibre IZH 79‑8 semi‑automatic pistol, serial number TPB358706, found at his car‑sales depot in Balmoral Industrial Estate, Navan, County Meath, on 10 June 2013. The prosecution, presented by Tony Mc Gillicuddy, claimed Valteris operated the depot and stored the firearm on his premises, acting in a storage and transfer role.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: First Lithuanian to be charged with terrorism-related offences in Ireland goes on trial. Charges or matters: the unlawful possession of a .32 inch auto (7.65mm) calibre IZH 79-8 model Baikal make semi-automatic pistol bearing serial number TPB358706 at Balmoral Industrial Estate, Navan, Co. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

June 10th, 2013 Incident
2017-03-14 Publication

Case subjects

Eimantas Valteris

Accused

Charges: the unlawful possession of a .32 inch auto (7.65mm) calibre IZH 79-8 model Baikal make semi-automatic pistol bearing serial number TPB358706 at Balmoral Industrial Estate, Navan, Co (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

First Lithuanian

Accused