The St Andrew's Band Club Fireworks Factory said yesterday it is in no way connected with the St Andrews Fireworks Factory in Luqa.

The band club referred to press reports about three men arraigned in connection with a find of explosives in a container, which were allegedly meant to be taken to Catania for a fireworks competition.

The Times yesterday quoted defence lawyers saying that the accused had planned to take part in a fireworks contest in Catania following an invitation extended to St Andrew's Fireworks Factory.

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