Cork man charged with possession of firearms and explosives further remanded in custody

Accused was found with firearms and ammunition at a service station, and in a follow-up search of his home, gardaí discovered a large amount of firearm components, firearms, explosives and equipment for manufacturing firearms and ammunition, court heard

Accused was discovered in possession of illegally held firearms and ammunition on November 4 at Applegreen Service Station in Mallow. File picture

A 45-year-old man who faces charges in connection with the discovery of firearms and explosives at a house in Douglas last November was remanded in custody on Tuesday until February 3.

Judge John King remanded the accused man in custody at Cork District Court on the application of Sergeant John Kelleher.