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Cork man fails in weapons conviction appeal

The Court of Criminal Appeal has rejected an appeal by a man against his conviction for conspiring to procure weapons, including rocket launchers, for a criminal gang alleged to be shopping for weapons from prison.

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Men plead guilty in rocket launchers trial
Men tried to buy rocket launchers for Limerick gangs, court hears

Two men were put on trial in Cork today for engaging in a conspiracy to acquire rocket launchers and Kalashnikovs to further a "war" in Limerick.

Wed, 13 Feb, 2008

200 witnesses to be called in gun-haul case

Over 200 witnesses will be called in the trial of two men facing charges in connection with a guns haul in Cork that include two rocket launchers, five AK47s and two Uzi submachine guns, it emerged today.

Tue, 30 Oct, 2007

Men face charges in Uzi and AK47 cache find

Two men facing charges in connection with a guns haul in Cork - that included two rocket launchers, five AK47s, two Uzi submachine guns - appeared in court and were remanded in custody today.

Mon, 23 Apr, 2007

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