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Trial Opens for Men Linked to Russian Explosive Parcels

3/15/2026

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Explosive Parcel Trial

A trial has begun in Warsaw for five men accused of sending explosive parcels to UK and Poland for Russian intelligence.
The parcels contained liquid explosives disguised as cosmetics and ignited during transit in 2024.
Vladislav D admitted handling parcels but said he did not work for Russian intelligence.
Noel Logan was sentenced to four years for pipe bombs exploded outside Londonderry homes, with DNA linking him to the devices.

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Explosive Parcel Trial

A trial has begun in Warsaw for five men accused of sending explosive parcels to UK and Poland for Russian intelligence.
The parcels contained liquid explosives disguised as cosmetics and ignited during transit in 2024.
Vladislav D admitted handling parcels but said he did not work for Russian intelligence.
Noel Logan was sentenced to four years for pipe bombs exploded outside Londonderry homes, with DNA linking him to the devices.

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