An 18-year-old man was found with a submachine gun and 150 rounds of ammunition when stopped by gardaí in Limerick, it was alleged in court yesterday.
Mr Patrick Dowling, John Carew Park, Limerick, was arrested at 2.40am on St Patrick's Day in the Childers Road area of Limerick city.
He appeared before Limerick District Court yesterday where he was charged with possession of the Ingram submachine gun, a silencer and 150 rounds of ammunition.
Det Garda Dave Nolan said Mr Dowling was stopped while driving a car on the outskirts of the city.
It is alleged the submachine gun, silencer and 150 rounds of ammunition - all of which were produced in court yesterday - were found in the car.
Det Garda Nolan gave evidence of arresting and charging Mr Dowling and said he made no reply when cautioned.
Solicitor for the defendant Ted McCarthy said he was reserving his position on bail and added that he might make a bail application on behalf of his client next Tuesday.
Judge Tom O'Donnell noted that the State was expected to lodge a formal objection to bail. Mr Dowling was remanded in custody until next Tuesday.