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Dublin men caught with loaded handguns to be sentenced next week

Summary

Anthony Callaghan, 45, and Paul Zambra, 39, were arrested in Coolock on 29 May 2015 after a Garda surveillance operation. They possessed a Ruger revolver and a semi‑automatic pistol, both loaded, with an intent to endanger life. Zambra also pleaded guilty to driving without insurance. Callaghan had a prior firearms conviction, so a mandatory minimum of ten years applies; Zambra's sentence may differ. Both pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. The court adjourned sentencing to the following Wednesday. The operation involved a white Nissan van and a blue BMW; Gardaí seized a full petrol container, a pistol with a silencer, and a revolver with serial numbers removed. Both men exercised their right to silence during questioning. The case is pending sentencing.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Dublin men caught with loaded handguns to be sentenced next week. Charges or matters: possession of a Ruger Revolver and semi automatic pistol with intent to endanger life at Clonshaugh Avenue, Coolock on May 29, 2015; driving without insurance on the same occasion. Procedural stage: sentence

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• May 29, 2015 Incident
• 2016-03-10 Publication

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