Individual facing gun possession charges for carrying a 3D printed weapon in Dublin granted temporary release
In Dublin, a Lithuanian construction worker named Valeriju Voronenko was charged with four Firearms Act offences involving a 3D-printed gun and ammunition. The arrest took place at Stable Lane in Smithfield on Friday, and the charges were brought before Dublin District Court on Saturday [1].
Valeriju Voronenko, who has an address at Gardiner Street, Dublin 1, was remanded on bail in his bond of €500. The items were found in a sports bag, and the other two charges allege that he had the gun and ammunition in suspicious circumstances.
Defense counsel Kevin McCrave made submissions for bail, and it was granted to Valeriju Voronenko, subject to certain conditions. He must surrender his passport and observe an 11pm-8am curfew. Valeriju Voronenko was also ordered to provide a phone number to gardaí.
Valeriju Voronenko has yet to enter a plea, and if convicted, the offences could result in sentences of up to 5 and 14 years. The worker is due to appear again in September for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions. It is important to note that Valeriju Voronenko was not allowed to apply for replacement travel documents.
The specific circumstances of the arrest and further legal proceedings were not provided in the source.
Technology played a role in the arrest of Valeriju Voronenko, as a 3D-printed gun and ammunition were found to be part of the charges against him. This incident, involving a Lithuanian construction worker in Dublin, was general news but also raised concerns in the crime-and-justice sector due to the unconventional nature of the weapon involved.
