Man on Beretta, ammo and silencer rap held following confrontation with armed gardaí

A Dubin man has been charged with possessing a Beretta handgun, a silencer and ammunition following a confrontation with armed gardai during which shots were fired, writes Tom Tuite.

Andrew O’Keeffe, 28, from Drumcliff Road, Cabra West, made no application for bail when he appeared before Judge Anthony Halpin at a late sitting of Dublin District Court on Friday.