Calderdale man jailed after explosives found at property
A man has been jailed after chemicals, explosives and electrical materials were found in a property connected to him.Paul Bruveris, 47, was arrested following the discovery at a home in Illingworth and charged with attempting to manufacture a firearm and ammunition, and two counts of possession of an explosive substance for unlawful purpose.He denied all charges but was found guilty by a jury at Sheffield Crown Court in July last year.At the same court on Wednesday, Bruveris, of Dene View in Luddendenfoot, was jailed for five years, with an extended licence period of three years.
Det Insp Robert Stevens, of Calderdale CID, said he was pleased with the sentence handed to Bruveris."Taking dangerous offenders like Bruveris off the streets will continue to be an absolute focus," Det Insp Stevens said."We will not allow anyone to put the public in danger through such actions, and anyone that does will feel the full weight of the law and should expect to receive custodial sentences."
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