A judge at Omagh Magistrates’ Court refused bail to Brian Francis Cavlan, 50, from Corrainey Park in Dungannon. The decision came during a hearing where lawyers sought release for Peter Thomas Granaghan, 45, from Gurteen Road in Garrison.

Cavlan faces charges with Granaghan, John Emmet Maguire, 43, from Station Road in Enniskillen, and Rory Martin Logan, 44, from Ross Close in Enniskillen. All four are accused of assisting another in preparing acts of terrorism through logistical planning for possession of explosive substances. The alleged acts took place between June 3 and 8, 2024.

Maguire and Logan face additional charges of possessing a radio-controlled explosively formed projectile with intent to endanger life or cause serious injury.

Police stated Maguire and Logan travelled to Cullies Cemetery in County Cavan on June 8, 2024, collected the device, and transported it to Dromad in County Louth. The device contained 300g of military-grade high explosive. CCTV from Logan's home showed him entering a car driven by Maguire. Sat Nav data recorded the journey, including anti-surveillance measures such as multiple passes by the cemetery.

On June 4, 2024, Granaghan and Cavlan travelled from Belleek to County Cavan in a co-accused's vehicle. Police recovered DNA, fingerprints, financial records, CCTV, and number plate recognition evidence. The Sat Nav recorded routes, locations, and stops. Police described their roles as leadership positions to transfer precise information on the device's location.

A detective noted the actions enabled movement of the device on June 8. Both Granaghan and Cavlan remained silent during interviews. A prosecutor highlighted the severe threat level in Northern Ireland. District Judge Conor Heaney cited risk of offending in denying bail.

The four men will appear in court again on May 12.