UK: Man jailed after police find gunpowder and IED at Yorkshire property


West Yorkshire Police executed a warrant at a property connected to Paul Bruveris in Illingworth, where they discovered chemicals, explosives and electrical materials Bruveris was arrested when police attended his home address in Dene View, Luddenfoot, in December 2023.

The 47-year-old was later charged with; possession of explosive substance for unlawful purpose (gunpowder); possession of explosive substance for unlawful purpose (improvised explosive device); attempt to manufacture a firearm and attempt to manufacture ammunition.

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Source: MSN News


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