Teenager arrested following firearm recovery in Lucan suburb
Gardaí apprehended a young man after discovering a weapon and ammunition during a public order response in Balgaddy. The suspect remains in custody while forensic experts examine the recovered items to assist with the ongoing criminal investigation.
Gardaí from the Ronanstown Task Force and the Lucan Community Engagement unit were dispatched to the Balgaddy area of Lucan, County Dublin, on the evening of Tuesday, 15 September 2026. Officers arrived at the scene shortly after 7:00pm following reports of a public order disturbance, where they subsequently located a firearm and a quantity of ammunition.
In connection with the find, a male in his late teens was taken into custody at the scene. He is currently being held at a Garda station within the Dublin Metropolitan Region under the provisions of Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939, a measure which allows for extended detention during investigations into serious security matters.
The seized weapon and ammunition have been submitted for comprehensive technical and forensic analysis to determine their provenance and potential links to other criminal activity. Investigating officers have confirmed that the inquiry remains active, and they are continuing to gather evidence regarding the circumstances of the incident.