Naas Court hears man bought stun- gun for €5 in Poland

A man residing in Newbridge who was before Naas District Court after being found with a stun gun told the Judge how he bought it for €5 in Poland.

The 34-year-old was charged with carrying a firearm, a stun -gun, in Newbridge, on March 27, 2017.

Sgt Brian Jacob told the court how the accused was seen with a stun-gun in the side pocket of his car.

Defence Solicitor, Matthew Byrne, told the court how the accused had brought the stun-gun over from Poland.

Mr Byrne told the court how the accused had the stun-gun for his protection and that it also had a flash-light on it.

Sgt Jacob told the court how the stun-gun has been seized.

Judge Desmond Zaidan said that is scary to think that a stun-gun got through security at the airport.

Defence said that the general operator thought that the stun-gun was legal in Ireland, as it is legal in Poland.

Judge Zaidan imposed a €1,000 fine for being in possession of a firearm.

He was given six months to pay.