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06/03/2013
Mortar Men Due In Court
Two men charged over the discovery of four mortar bombs in a van in L'Derry on Sunday night, are due to appear in court.
Both men, aged 35 and 37, face charges of possession of explosives with intent to endanger life, possession of articles for terrorist purposes and conspiracy to cause an explosion.
Two other men, aged 31 and 37, have been released without charge.
The van was stopped by officers on the Letterkenny Road. It had its roof cut back so the mortars could be fired.
Police said they were "primed and ready to go".
(GK)
Both men, aged 35 and 37, face charges of possession of explosives with intent to endanger life, possession of articles for terrorist purposes and conspiracy to cause an explosion.
Two other men, aged 31 and 37, have been released without charge.
The van was stopped by officers on the Letterkenny Road. It had its roof cut back so the mortars could be fired.
Police said they were "primed and ready to go".
(GK)
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