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Firearms are "tools of a very dangerous industry", court hears

Summary

Paul Keating, 23, pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of firearms at his Dublin home on 27 October 2017. A garda detective, conducting a drugs search for cocaine, discovered broken firearm parts. She noted that young people often store gun parts to settle drug debts and believed Keating was under pressure. Judge Elma Sheehan warned him of the seriousness of the offence and that he should feel ashamed. Defence counsel Keith Spencer BL argued the parts were in poor condition, incapable of firing, and not intended as film props. He emphasised that the components were tools of a dangerous industry. The judge adjourned sentencing to allow the defence to submit further reports. No further details of the case were provided.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Firearms are "tools of a very dangerous industry", court hears. Charges or matters: unlawful possession of firearms at his home on October 27, 2017. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• October 27, 2017 Incident
• 2018-11-08 Publication

Why: Judge Sheahan adjourned sentencing in order to allow time for the defence to produce further reports. Defence account reported by CNI

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Drugs Stage Hearing Or Decision

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