Limerick man accused of having bomb convicted

A 30-year-old man, who was offered €10,000 to plant a bomb in Limerick city, has been convicted of explosive charges and possession of more than €35,000 worth of cocaine.

Sean Smith, Loughmore, Mungret, Co Limerick, was found guilty of six separate charges which included possession of an explosive device, possession of cortex detonating chord, and possession of a Sterling sub-machine gun for an unlawful purpose, all at Loughmore, Mungret, Co Limerick, on June 3 2003.