Explosive substance charge for Timothy Jones from Llanelli

A man has appeared in court after explosives experts were called to a residential street to make a device safe. Timothy Jones, 57, from Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, has been charged with possession of an explosive substance for unlawful purpose, and possession of a firearm. A Dyfed-Powys Police explosive ordnance disposal team were called to New Dock Road in the town on 11 June. Mr Jones appeared at Llanelli Magistrates' Court on Thursday, where he was remanded in custody, and will next appear at Swansea Crown Court on 21 July.
Officers initially put up a 100m (382ft) cordon around the area for public safety, with people told not to return to their homes as they dealt with the incident.After a number of hours, residents were allowed to return home.

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