Pipe bombs, detonators, and timers among items seized in Fermanagh

In the North, a 43-year-old man remains in custody in connection with a signifcant seizure of explosives and ammunition in County Fermanagh.

In the North, a 43-year-old man remains in custody in connection with a significant seizure of explosives and ammunition in County Fermanagh.

Detectives have today revealed the extent of the find, saying it could have potentially killed someone.

Explosives and ammunition were seized by the PSNI in the village of Kinawley in Co Fermanagh - close to the border with County Cavan.

The PSNI Serious Crime Branch has now concluded its search of a farmhouse where they found number of items including:

• Timer units, detonators, fuses;

• Six pipe bombs and component parts for other devices;

• A suspected firearm with around 100 rounds of ammunition;

• Approx 500kg of fertilizer, home made explosives;

• Forensic suits and gloves.

Detective Superintendent Kevin Geddes said "The items recovered have the potential to cause injury, damage and death", adding that Northern Ireland is a safer place with these items beyond the reach of the dangerous individuals who would seek to use them.

The 43-year-old man arrested in Kinawley on Wednesday remains in police custody this afternoon.