David Cullen jailed for handgun possession

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David Cullen was jailed for three-and-a-half years for unlawful possession of a 9mm Beretta handgun at the Special Criminal Court, reported on 16 October 2014. The pistol was possessed at the Huntsman Inn, Gormanston, Co Meath, on 6 March 2013. Cullen had pleaded guilty, and the Director of Public Prosecutions accepted his plea before a nolle prosequi was entered on the murder count. He was also expected to give evidence for the prosecution against three men charged with murdering Peter Butterly.