Man and woman charged after firearms seizure to be tried in Special Criminal Court
A man and woman charged after guns and ammunition were seized in Dublin have been sent forward for trial to the Special Criminal Court.
Jamie Moss (22) and Sarah Jane Byrne (36) were served with the book of evidence when they appeared on bail before Blanchardstown District Court.
The pair were charged after detectives stopped a car on the Old Navan Road in Dublin 15 and recovered a pistol and ammunition.
During further searches, gardaí uncovered a sub-machine gun, a sawn-off shotgun, and more ammunition.
The accused, whose addresses cannot be published, are accused of possession of a 9mm Makarov semi-automatic pistol and a Sellier and Bellot round of ammunition for unlawful purposes at Old Navan Road on February 16, 2024.
Ms Byrne is further charged with having a Tokarev calibre PPS-43 sub-machine gun, a 12-gauge over-and-under configuration sawn-off Beretta shotgun, and 27 rounds of 9mm Luger CBC machine gun ammunition under her control at her home in Dublin.
A state solicitor said that the book of evidence was ready and had been served on the accused, who go forward for trial to a sitting of the Special Criminal Court.
Jamie Moss and Sarah Jane Byrne
Today's News in 90 Seconds - May 3rd
Judge David McHugh gave the accused the formal alibi caution.
In relation to Ms Byrne, the judge assigned defence solicitor Niall O'Connor, one junior counsel and one senior counsel on free legal aid.
Mr Moss was also assigned defence solicitor Lorraine Stephens on legal aid, as well as two counsel.
Gardaí previously told Blanchardstown Court that gardaí stopped a Ford Focus which Mr Moss was driving on the Old Navan Road. Ms Byrne was in the passenger seat.
Detective Garda Mark Ferris alleged a Makarov pistol was in 'cling film, in a plastic bag, wrapped in a scarf' in the car.
Gda Ferris said gardaí conducted a follow-up search at Ms Byrne's home and he alleged a sawn-off shotgun, sub-machine gun and ammunition were 'hidden under the stairs in her house'.
The district court also heard claims that Ms Byrne 'admitted taking possession of them, stripping them down, cleaning them and rewrapping them'.
The accused have not yet indicated how they intend to plead to the charges.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Sunday World
a day ago
- Sunday World
US software developer accused of breaching release terms is ‘category one offender'
Michael O'Hare is currently on remand in HMP Maghaberry An American software developer is to be prosecuted in the Magistrates Court for breaching his Sexual Offences Prevention Order, a court heard today. Matthew O'Hare did not appear at Belfast Magistrates Court to hear a prosecution lawyer confirm the PPS have opted to deal with his case summarily, rather than elevating it to the more serious Crown Court. O'Hare, currently on remand in HMP Maghaberry but who has an address at Glenwood Mews in Dunmurry, is in custody facing two sets of charges accusing the American of breaching his SOPO and the requirements of the Sex Offenders Register. In his Belfast case, mentioned today, O'Hare is alleged to have breached the SOPO and the requirements of the Sex Offenders Register, on 16 May this year, by failing to register his home address. Matthew O'Hare News in 90 Seconds - August 15th In a separate Lisburn case, O'Hare is charged with two SOPO breaches and a further allegation that he breached the requirements of the police Sex Offenders Register. The particulars of the SOPO breaches allege that O'Hare had 'two apps on his phone' which he did not have permission for on 14 October last year and further that on 29 April this year, he had two mobile phones, again without permission of his Designated Risk Manager. The sex register offence alleges that on 7 December, O'Hare failed to make his annual notification of his name, address and DOB. The court has heard that O'Hare is a 'category one offender' with a SOPO in place until March 2027. The Lisburn case relates to a home visit last October, when O'Hare's Designated Risk Manager (DRM) attended his home and when he examined O'Hare's phone, the officer noted there were two social media apps which the defendant had not sought permission for. The officer also noted that part of the web history on multiple dates had also been deleted 'and that is a further breach.' Moving to events in December, DC Ross said routine system checks noted that O'Hare had not completed his annual re-notification, adding that to date 'that still has not been completed.' The alleged breach on 29 April related to another home visit when, after 'inviting' O'Hare to come in to be formally interviewed, the defendant produced two mobile phones which 'he does not have approval for, and nor had he registered the devices.' 'On 2 May he attended Musgrave Street where he was arrested and when he was searched, two mobile phones were found,' DC Ross told the court. After that case was publicised, O'Hare was put out of his address and the Belfast case arises as a result of him not registering a new address after that. O'Hare was homeless and when he rang the police to say that he had been assaulted on the street, he was arrested for breach of the SOPO and remanded into custody, the court has heard. In court today, defence solicitor Eoghan McKenna suggested adjourning the case for a week and for O'Hare to be produced by video link in the hope that 'we can deal with the case.' District Judge George Conner agreed and out the case back to 22 August.
Sunday World
2 days ago
- Sunday World
Kerry GAA fan arrested for ‘shocking' drunken behaviour on Dublin street after win
Conor McCarthy (37) was found shouting threats at his neighbours after he had 'much too much to drink' while celebrating the win. A Kerry GAA fan was arrested for 'shocking' drunken behaviour on a Dublin street after his county's all-Ireland football semi-final victory. Conor McCarthy (37) was found shouting threats at his neighbours after he had 'much too much to drink' while celebrating the win. Judge David McHugh spared him a criminal record after he made a €400 charity donation. McCarthy, of Fforster Square, Lucan, Dublin, pleaded guilty to public intoxication and threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour. Come down and see what will happen to you Blanchardstown District Court heard that gardaí were called in the early hours of July 13 this year to Fforster Lawn, Lucan, where the accused was intoxicated and 'confused as to where he was'. Blanchardstown District Court News in 90 Seconds - August 15th He was slurring, shouting up at residents to 'come down and see what will happen to you'. Gardaí arrested him for his own safety and he continued to be abusive on the way to the station. McCarthy, who had no previous convictions, was apologetic to everyone involved; the gardaí and his neighbours, for what he accepted was 'shocking' behaviour on the night, defence solicitor Simon Fleming said. He had 'much too much to drink' while celebrating his county's win over Tyrone in the All-Ireland football semi-final the day before, the court heard. Mr Fleming asked the judge to leave the accused without convictions given his previous good record and guilty plea. Judge McHugh struck the case out after McCarthy donated €400 to Blanchardstown Hospice, saying he took it that there would be no repeat of the incident.
Sunday World
5 days ago
- Sunday World
Dublin man sent for trial after large cannabis haul
Glen Foster is also charged under Section 15a of the Misuse of Drugs Act, where the alleged value of the cannabis was more than €13k A man charged following the seizure of a large quantity of cannabis has been sent forward for trial. Glen Foster (42) was served with the book of evidence when he appeared on bail before Blanchardstown District Court. The accused, with an address at Woodbank Avenue, Valley Park, Dublin 11, is charged with possession of cannabis as well as having the drug for the purposes of sale or supply. Blanchardstown District Court News in 90 Seconds - August 12th The offences allegedly took place at Peamount Road, Newcastle, Co Dublin, on November 23, 2023. Mr Foster is also charged under Section 15a of the Misuse of Drugs Act, where the alleged value of the cannabis was more than €13,000. A state solicitor said the book of evidence was ready and had been served on the accused, who goes forward to the next sittings of Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Judge Gerard Jones gave Mr Foster the formal alibi caution. The judge also assigned defence solicitor John Feaheny and one junior counsel on free legal aid. Given the value of the drugs and the likely sentence Mr Foster faces if convicted, Judge Jones also assigned a second senior counsel on free legal aid. Mr Foster has not yet indicated a plea to the charges.
