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Bomb accused's DNA found on gas cylinder, court hears

Summary

In the Special Criminal Court, the prosecution presented DNA evidence linking Philip McKevitt, 62, to a bomb device in his shed. In May 2010, after Gardaí entered the shed, they discovered an improvised trailer containing two gas cylinders adapted for an explosion. McKevitt pleaded not guilty to possession of explosive substances. Dr. Clara Boland compared DNA profiles from McKevitt and items in the shed, finding a match on one gas cylinder, a pair of gloves, and a mixed profile on a Dunnes Stores bag handle. Earlier evidence showed 52,500g of Shamrock‑brand glucose in four Dunnes Stores bags in a car outside the shed. Amanda Lennon reported light‑green paint from a spray‑can, McKevitt's left shoe, and a bell‑wire reel, suggesting the paint was used on the command wire of a fully‑formed IED. The trial continues before Ms Justice Isobel Kennedy, with Judges Sinead Ni Chulachain and James Faughnan presiding.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Bomb accused's DNA found on gas cylinder, court hears. Charges or matters: the possession of explosive substances at Aghaboys, Mount Pleasant on May 22nd, 2010. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• May 22nd, 2010 Incident
• 2016-12-14 Publication

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