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Accused acted "in concert" in moving 165kg of explosives, State says
Summary
In a Special Criminal Court hearing, two Dublin men, John Brock (46) and John Roche (55), were found to have acted in concert when they retrieved and transported 165 kg of explosives in a black Skoda Fabia. Gardaí had discovered four bags of explosives in the boot and 18 detonators under the front passenger seat on the Naas Road. The prosecution argued that the men possessed 57 kg of homemade ammonium nitrate fuel mix and thirty‑eight 2.5 kg rolls of Kemegel industrial explosives. Evidence from the National Surveillance Unit showed the car and its occupants were monitored from 5.55 pm on 13 April 2016, with the men stopping at Behans Quarry at 6.59 pm. Forensic analysis confirmed the items were explosives, and the court was instructed to infer the men's knowledge from their conduct and statements. Both men were remanded on continuing bail until 5 April, when judgment will be delivered. John Brock pleaded not guilty. John Roche pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Accused acted "in concert" in moving 165kg of explosives, State says. Charges or matters: possession of 57kg of homemade explosives, consisting of ammonium nitrate fuel mix, and thirty-eight 2.5kg rolls of Kemegel industrial explosives at Naas Road, Dublin 12, on April 13, 2016. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- April 13, 2016 Incident
- April 13 Hearing Or Sentence
- April 15 Hearing Or Sentence
- April 5 Adjournment
- 2019-03-29 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: possession of 57kg of homemade explosives, consisting of ammonium nitrate fuel mix, and thirty-eight 2.5kg rolls of Kemegel industrial explosives at Naas Road, Dublin 12, on April 13, 2016 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Mr Justice Tony Hunt, presiding, sitting with Judge Patricia Ryan and Judge Ann Ryan, remanded both men on continuing bail until April 5, when the court will deliver judgement on the case.
Defendant
Charges: possession of 57kg of homemade explosives, consisting of ammonium nitrate fuel mix, and thirty-eight 2.5kg rolls of Kemegel industrial explosives at Naas Road, Dublin 12, on April 13, 2016 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Mr Justice Tony Hunt, presiding, sitting with Judge Patricia Ryan and Judge Ann Ryan, remanded both men on continuing bail until April 5, when the court will deliver judgement on the case.
Places mentioned
- Special Criminal Court
- Naas
- Naas Road
- Naas Road
- was interviewed at Ronanstown Garda Station
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