Two remanded in custody over firearms possession
Two men have been remanded in custody, charged with possessing firearms and ammunition in suspicious circumstances in Ballymun earlier this week.
Two men were taken into custody on suspicion of firearm possession in Ballymun. David Savage, aged 34, and Anthony Duff, 51, were arrested on Wednesday. The Ballymun Drugs Unit, along with Serious Crime West Units and other local units, had responded to reports of a man with firearms in the Belclare area. Four Grand Power 9mm fully automatic handguns and over 40 rounds of 9mm ammunition were recovered from a property in Doon Court.
All guns were confirmed as viable firearms by the Garda Ballistics Section. David Savage faced four charges of possessing a firearm and ammunition in suspicious circumstances, while Anthony Duff faced similar charges. Both men were remanded in custody and granted free legal aid. Anthony Duff represented himself in court and was sworn in as a witness.
The court heard that David Savage mentioned a solicitor's strike and requested free legal aid, which was granted. Both men are set to appear in Cloverhill District Court on September 11th.
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