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Gardai obtain new evidence in trial of man accused of possession of explosives at Finnstown House Hotel
Summary
The Special Criminal Court adjourned the trial of Samuel Devlin, 55, charged with unlawful possession of PETN explosives and membership of the IRA, to tomorrow morning. Devlin, who lives at Golf Suite, Finnstown House Hotel, Lucan, was accused of holding the explosive on 11 May 2014. Prosecuting counsel Tara Burns SC requested the adjournment after Gardaí obtained new evidence over the weekend that had previously been unavailable. The case remains pending at the three‑judge, non‑jury court.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Gardai obtain new evidence in trial of man accused of possession of explosives at Finnstown House Hotel. Charges or matters: the unlawful possession of the explosive substance (PETN) at the same address on May 11, 2014. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- May 11, 2014 Adjournment
- 2016-02-02 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the unlawful possession of the explosive substance (PETN) at the same address on May 11, 2014 (Alleged Or Contested)
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