Man, 20, who's first in Ireland charged with possessing 3D-printed firearm is pictured after Dublin arrest
THIS is the young man who's the first person in Ireland to be charged with possessing a 3D-printed firearm.
Craig McKeever, 20, from Dromard Road, Drimnagh, south Dublin, appeared before Dublin District
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Craig McKeever has been charged with possessing a 3D gun
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He was allegedly caught with a 3D printed firearm
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The court heard that he was wearing a bullet proof vest
He was charged with possessing a Harlot
And he was also
The weapon was allegedly discovered after the accused was arrested by uniformed
The accused has been remanded in custody at
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He's due to reappear in court on July 3.
The court also heard a second man was also charged over the incident.
During McGeever's court appearance, the court heard that he was also wearing a bullet proof vest and the loaded gun was inside it when he was stopped.
Gardai also told the court the gun was related to an ongoing 'violent feud'in the city.
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Garda Nial White told the court McKeever was charged at 5.25pm on Thursday.
The court also heard how the accused's
3D PRINTED GUNS
Members of the accused's
Following the young man's appearance, the Irish Sun can also reveal Gardai in
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3D-printed guns, often described as a type of 'ghost' gun, are firearms that can be assembled using a 3D printer, downloadable blueprints and some basic materials.
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