09/01/2004

Belfast man denies terrorist articles charge

A Belfast man has denied charges of having articles likely to be of use to terrorists.

Edwin Jones, 35, from Dunraven Court in east Belfast, who appeared before Belfast Magistrate's Court on Friday, was arrested on Thursday following a police search of eight separate houses in east Belfast.

The court heard that a number of items were seized during the searches, including ammunition pouches, flares, two-way radios and police issue gun belt.

Mr Jones who denied the charge was remanded in custody until February 6.

(MB)

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