An Irish citizen accused of trying to buy weapons for the Real IRA should face a 16-year jail term, Lithuanian prosecutors say.

Michael Campbell was arrested in January 2008 in an international sting operation while allegedly trying to buy guns and explosives for cash.

Prosecutor Gedgaudas Norkunas told a Vilnius district court today that witness testimony and evidence merit giving Campbell the lengthy sentence. The maximum sentence is 20 years.

Campbell, 38, has denied the charges.

He is the brother of Liam Campbell, believed to be a senior member of the Real IRA.

Michael Campbell has yet to testify in court, and his lawyers are scheduled to speak at the next hearing in September.

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