Man in court accused of firearms and explosives offences
Gordon Smith has been charged with possessing a weapon with intent to cause fear or violence.
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Your support makes all the difference.A man has appeared in court charged with offences involving firearms and explosive substances after a bomb disposal squad search of a home.
Gordon Smith, 45, appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Monday accused of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear or violence and making or possessing an explosive substance under suspicious circumstances.
He also faced further charges under the Firearms Act 1968, including having a firearm or ammunition without a certificate and having a type of automatic weapon.
He is further accused of behaving in a threating or abusive manner and breaching bail.
He made no plea, was committed for further examination and released on bail pending a further court appearance.
Smith, who was listed in court papers as homeless, appeared in court after the bomb squad were called to search a home at West End Drive, Bellshill, in the early hours of Saturday.