Wexford man in court on explosives charges

A 20-year-old Wexford man was tonight brought before the Special Criminal Court charged with unlawful possession of explosives.

Nicholas Kendall, of Springcrest, Keelogues, Barntown in Co Wexford, appeared before a special sitting of the three-judge court at 7pm, following his arrest in Wexford earlier in the day.

Detective Garda Joe Higgins gave evidence of arresting Kendall outside Wexford Garda station at 4pm, and charging him with knowingly having in his possession Time Power Unit – TPU – a substance designed for initiating explosive devices, on February 18 at Springcrest in Wexford.

Detective Higgins said Kendall made no reply when charged.

Mr Justice Paul Butler, presiding, remanded Kendall in custody to appear before the court again on Thursday next.