Edward McDonnell pleads not guilty to firearm charges

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Edward McDonnell pleaded not guilty to firearm charges at the Special Criminal Court, reported on 10 July 2020. The charges relate to allegedly possessing a Grand Power G9 semi-automatic pistol with intent to endanger life at Lein Park, Harmonstown, Dublin 5, on 14 September 2019.

The trial heard evidence about a loaded handgun found under the passenger seat of an Audi, along with other items recovered during the Garda operation. The prosecution said the circumstances indicated the firearm was intended to endanger life, while McDonnell told gardaí he had travelled to Dublin to look at cars.

The trial was continuing.