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Man (25) admits having handgun

Summary

A 25‑year‑old man named Jake Kearney pleaded guilty at the Special Criminal Court to unlawful possession of a Grandpower semi‑automatic pistol. The pistol was found in his possession on 30 October 2019 at Oscar Traynor Road, Santry, Dublin 9. Kearney also faced a separate charge for unlawful possession of eight rounds of nine‑millimetre ammunition, which was heard in Dublin District Court the previous year. The court ordered a governor's report, a probation report and a urine analysis for Kearney, and remanded him in custody until 29 June when sentencing will occur.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man (25) admits having handgun. Charges or matters: possessing a semi-automatic pistol. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• October 30, 2019 Incident
• June 29 Adjournment
• 2020-05-05 Publication

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