Man charged over explosives and firearms in Belfast

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 20:45 · Archive

A 35-year-old man has been charged under the Explosives Act and Firearms Order after police searched properties in the Shankill Road and Edwina Street areas of north Belfast on Friday and Saturday. He faces two counts of possessing explosives under suspicious circumstances and possession of a prohibited weapon described as discharge of electricity or noxious gas.

During the searches, officers located a number of suspicious devices and other items which were seized for forensic examination. Local residents were evacuated as a precaution during the public safety operation, which was conducted alongside ammunition technical officers. All cordons have since been lifted and residents have been allowed to return home.

The man is due to appear before Belfast magistrates court on Monday, according to the Police Service of Northern Ireland. The police appealed for anyone with information about the incident to contact them on 101, quoting reference number 261 30/10/26.

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• Man in Belfast charged with possessing explosives and firearmsThe 35-year-old was charged after police searched properties in Shankill Road and Edwina Street areas A man has been charged under the Explosives Act and Firearms Order after police searched properties in Belfast. The 35-year-old was charged with offences including two counts of possessing explosives under suspicious circumstances, and possession of a prohibited weapon (discharge of electricity or noxious gas). Continue reading...The Guardian · 31 Oct, 20:21
• Man charged in Belfast under Explosives Act and Firearms OrderA man has been charged under the Explosives Act and Firearms Order following searches at properties in Belfast.Sky News · 31 Oct, 14:10

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