Les Byrne: Face of man (49) caught with four pipe bombs set to be used in Dublin gang feud
Les Byrne pleaded guilty to having the four explosive devices in his possession or under his control
04/04/2025
Les Byrne (49) of Shancastle Park, Clondalkin, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to having the four explosive devices in his possession or under his control. He has 24 previous convictions?
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A man found with four pipe bombs in the back of his van believed to be related to an ongoing feud between organised crime groups has been jailed for six and a quarter years.
Les Byrne (49) was discovered with the devices when gardai searched his van on March 24, 2024, when they noticed an “overwhelming” smell of cannabis in the vicinity.
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