Investigation into how a machine gun fell from a Garda vehicle in Dublin (opens original article in a new tab)

Gardaí are investigating how a submachine gun fell from an official vehicle in Dublin, with a member of the public helping to retrieve it. A similar incident occurred in 2018, leading to recommendations that were not fully implemented.

• Gardaí are investigating how a submachine gun fell from a vehicle in Dublin city centre
• A member of the public helped retrieve the gun before it could be stolen
• Recommendations from a 2018 incident to prevent firearms from falling out were not fully implemented
• A Garda watchdog confirmed non-statutory recommendations were sent in 2019