Teen charged with having 46 rounds of ammunition and semi-automatic handgun granted bail despite Garda objections
Some ammunition rounds were modified to cause maximum damage on impact, court hears
Ryan Phillips, an 18-year-old from Limerick, was granted bail on Wednesday despite serious objections from gardaí. The teenager was charged with possession of a Glock 9mm semi-automatic handgun, 46 rounds of 9mm ammunition, and €21,126 worth of heroin for sale or supply. Garda Conor Ryan expressed concern that Phillips, who allegedly admitted his involvement in selling and supplying heroin in Limerick city, would continue his criminal activities if released on bail.
The court imposed various conditions on Phillips's bail, including a curfew, surrendering his passport, and regular check-ins with a local garda station. Phillips's mother offered to stand as surety for his bail, but it did not need to be lodged. The maximum sentence for Phillips if convicted on indictment is 14 years in prison.
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