Samuel Devlin's explosives trial deferred for judgment

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Samuel Devlin's trial for unlawful possession of an explosive substance was deferred at the Special Criminal Court on 18 February 2016. The substance was allegedly found inside detonating cord in a laptop case at Finnstown House Hotel, Lucan.

The three-judge, non-jury court heard closing arguments from both sides before remanding Devlin in custody until 1 March, when judgment was due. Devlin had pleaded not guilty.