Les Byrne, aged 49, has received a six-and-a-quarter-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to possessing four pipe bombs. These devices were found in his van during a Garda investigation on March 24, 2024, triggered by the strong smell of cannabis in the area. This case is believed to be linked to an ongoing feud between organized crime groups, highlighting serious concerns regarding the use of explosives in criminal conflicts. Byrne's case underscores the dangerous intersection of drug-related activities and organized crime.
Les Byrne, 49, was found with four pipe bombs believed tied to organized crime feuds and received a sentence of six and a quarter years.
The discovery came during a Garda search of his van after they detected an overwhelming odor of cannabis, indicating potential drug-related activity.
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