Man 'tried to procure weapons for RIRA'

24 April 2007 The Irish News A Co Armagh man was "caught red-handed trying to procure weapons" for the Real IRA, a bail hearing has heard. Desmond Kearns (42) from Tannaghmore Green in Lurgan, Co Antrim, is in custody on a charge of conspiracy to possess firearms with intent. During a compassionate bail hearing at the High Court in Belfast yesterday, a Crown lawyer said that in 2004, the accused and his wife travelled across...

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Real IRA suspect is bailed

24 April 2007 Mirror A man was "caught red-handed trying to procure weapons" for the Real IRA, a bail hearing was told yesterday.  Desmond Kearns from Tannaghmore Green in Lurgan, Co Armagh, is in custody on a charge of conspiracy to possess firearms with intent. During a compassionate bail hearing in Belfast's High Court, a Crown lawyer said that in 2004, the 42-year-old accused and his wife travelled in Europe buying...

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