PSNI charge teen with possessing explosives and possession of prohibited weapons

Detectives have charged a 16-year-old male with possessing explosives in suspicious circumstances, and possession of prohibited weapons.

The charges come after a search at a house in Omagh on Monday, 24 August.

The charges come after a search at a house in Omagh on Monday, 24 August.placeholder image
The charges come after a search at a house in Omagh on Monday, 24 August.

The teenager is expected to appear at Dungannon Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 26 August.

The charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service, in line with normal procedure.

Police have not issued any further information.

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