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Mum (27) admits to having firearms arsenal

Summary

Sarah Jane Byrne, a 27‑year‑old mother from Drimnagh, appeared before the Special Criminal Court and pleaded guilty to five offences involving firearms. She admitted possession of a 9mm Makarov pistol and ammunition, 27 rounds of Luger 9mm ammo, a sawn‑off Beretta shotgun, and a Tokarev submachine gun, with the items located at Old Navan Road and her home. Byrne, who has been attending a rehabilitation programme for addiction, was released on continuing bail. The court set a sentencing hearing for 20 October and ordered a probation report.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Mum (27) admits to having firearms arsenal. Charges or matters: five offences; similar charges relating to possession of 27 rounds of Luger 9mm ammunition, a 12-gauge "over and under" sawn-off Beretta shotgun, and a Tokarev submachine gun. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• October 20 Incident
• 16 February 2024 Incident
• 2025-06-05 Publication

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Stage Charge Or Pretrial

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