David Ian Smith, 29, of Boothwood Close, Liverpool, has been charged with theft, possessing explosives, and possession of a prohibited weapon.

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District Judge Mervyn Bates said he was refusing bail based on the more serious charges of encouraging offences and having a prohibited weapon.

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He pleaded guilty to three counts relating to possession of a firearm disguised as another object and three of possessing a prohibited weapon at Durham Crown Court.

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