Explosives, Arrests, and Legal Struggles | Belfast News

A 44-year-old man, Simon O’Donovan, faces explosive possession charges after a suspected dissident republican bomb was found in a car near the Irish border. Arrested following an intelligence-led stop on the N2, he appeared in court without legal representation due to his solicitor’s strike, and his self-representation request for bail was denied. Separately, 25-year-old law student Isobella Perrie Sullivan, who claims ignorance of the bag’s contents, was granted bail but remains in custody pending a Monday hearing. Both cases underscore escalating concerns over explosive threats in the region. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bb3bad713c7dfbad