Two men have appeared before the Special Criminal Court charged with possession of a gun and ammunition at a Co Dublin hotel last Friday night.
Mr James Martin Cahill (28) of no fixed abode and Mr Graham Dunne (29) of Greenwood Park, Edenderry, Co Offaly, are charged that at The Quality Inn, Saggart, on March 21st 2003, they had in their possession one UZI 9mm submachine gun for an unlawful purpose.
They are further charged with possession of 15 rounds of 9mm-calibre ammunition for an unlawful purpose.
The two were remanded in custody until Friday when a bail application will be made.