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Man granted bail over seizure of Semtex device at border
A National Museum of Ireland employee, charged over the seizure of a Semtex explosive device near the border last month, has been granted bail.
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A National Museum of Ireland employee, charged over the seizure of a Semtex explosive device near the border last month, has been granted bail.
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Man granted bail over seizure of Semtex device at border
A National Museum of Ireland employee, charged over the seizure of a Semtex explosive device near the border last month, has been granted bail.
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