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Case against man charged with possession of explosives at Finnstown House adjourned

Summary

The case against a 55‑year‑old man, Samuel Devlin, charged with possession of explosives at Finnstown House Hotel, has been adjourned until the next court term. Devlin, originally from Co Tyrone and now residing in Dublin, was arrested by the Special Detective Unit and charged before the non‑jury Special Criminal Court. He faces charges of unlawful possession of the explosive Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate (PETN) and membership in the unlawful organisation Oglaigh na hEireann (the IRA). The presiding judge, Ms Justice Iseult O'Malley, remanded him in custody until 7 October, when the court resumes from its summer recess.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Case against man charged with possession of explosives at Finnstown House adjourned. Charges or matters: the unlawful possession of the explosive substance Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate (PETN) at the same address on May 11, 2014. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• May 11, 2014 Adjournment
• October 7 Adjournment
• 2014-07-15 Publication

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Stage Trial

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