Antrim man charged with possession of ammunition

An Antrim man was charged at a special sitting of the Special Criminal Court today with possession of a firearm and ammunition.

Barry Petticrew (aged 37), Ashdale, Station Rd, Randalstown, Co. Antrim, was charged with the unlawful possession of a Browning 9mm handgun and ten rounds of 9mm parabellum calibre ammunition at Dundalk Western bypass, Ballynahattin, Dundalk, Co Louth on Saturday last.