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Firearms accused refused to engage with gardai

Date
2020-11-30

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

Trevor Byrne, 40, of Cappagh Road, Finglas, Dublin 11, was arrested during a 2019 raid on a Dublin house. Armed gardai found him seated on a couch where a loaded semi‑automatic firearm was later discovered. Garda Sean White, who served as the jailer at Clondalkin Garda Station, reported that Byrne did not engage with him or answer questions about his health or rights while in custody. White was unable to complete required medical forms because Byrne remained silent, though he noted obvious signs of a medical condition when Byrne's clothes were taken for forensic examination. Sergeant Nuala Bruce later observed that Byrne eventually understood the reason for his arrest and requested a solicitor. Byrne has pleaded not guilty to possession of a 9mm Luger‑calibre Radom 35, six rounds of 9mm ammunition, two additional rounds, and €3,050 in cash alleged to be proceeds of criminal conduct.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Firearms accused refused to engage with gardai. Charges or matters: possession of a 9mm Luger-calibre Radom 35, possession of six rounds of 9mm ammunition and separate possession of two rounds of 9mm ammunition, all contrary to Section 27A (1) of the Firearms Act; possessing €3,050 in cash which he was reckless towards, believed to be, or knew were the proceeds of criminal conduct. Procedural stage: trial

When:

November 15 2019 Incident
2020-11-30 Publication

Why: Sergeant Nuala Bruce said that Mr Byrne initially would not engage with her but later indicated he understood the reason for his arrest and requested a solicitor. CNI source report

Case subjects

Trevor Byrne

Defendant

Charges: possession of a 9mm Luger-calibre Radom 35, possession of six rounds of 9mm ammunition and separate possession of two rounds of 9mm ammunition, all contrary to Section 27A (1) of the Firearms Act; possessing €3,050 in cash which he was reckless towards, believed to be, or knew were the proceeds of criminal conduct (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty