Zejtun explosives find - Man says he had been preparing his defence
Peter Cassar, 66 of Zejtun, was remanded in custody today after having been accused of having explosive material, small arms, ammunition and booby trap equipment in his garage.
The arraignment was made after a search in his garage in Zejtun on Saturday afternoon.
Mr Cassar faces a total of 20 charges including the unlawful possession of explosives, two unlicensed pistols, a machine-gun and an air gun as well as a large bomb - possibly an World War II aerial bomb - which is still being examined.
Inspector Carlos Cordina said that Mr Cassar had told the police that he feared that somebody would force himself into his property and harm him, and he had therefore been preparing his defence.
He said that the accused was also found in possession of explosives two years ago.
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James Dewar
Oct 22nd 2012, 22:48
Yes one has the right to defend one's self and one's home but surely there are limitations as to what is deemed reasonable!!! Was he expecting an all out artillery assault?
c scudi
Oct 22nd 2012, 20:15
Maybe if possession of explosives would be properly criminalised,than we can be spared the yearly ritual of Megaton Murtali and the money will be spent on better fireworks.
C Falzon
Oct 22nd 2012, 18:19
"...as well as a large bomb - possibly an World War II aerial bomb.."
I wonder how exactly does one use a large bomb to defend oneself from a trespasser?
J Martinelli
Oct 23rd 2012, 16:46
He sits on it and lights the fuse and goes to meet 27 virgins.
Luciano Chetcuti
Oct 22nd 2012, 14:52
Dan jaghtini x'nahseb li ghandu l-faham miblul jew imdahhal f'xi haga u ghandu ghalxiex jibza'. Persuna normali ma tarmax ruhha b'dal-mod... arma tan-nar forsi, imma splussivi, machine gun u booby trap... jien kieku toghrokni ghajnejja.
matin calleya
Oct 22nd 2012, 14:39
RAMBO HEYYYY!!!!
Charles Vassallo
Oct 22nd 2012, 14:25
"He had therefore been preparing his defence"
What....For Word War III ?!
Franco Farrugia
Oct 22nd 2012, 14:16
Hands up those who would want to have neighbours like this man! But honestly! And then, no wonder 'accidents' happen and who is to suffer? Not only this man or his family but neighbours and unsuspecting passers-by!
Joseph E Briffa
Oct 22nd 2012, 14:12
It seems this man still believes in the scouts' motto.
paul camilleri
Oct 22nd 2012, 14:05
???? force his way into his property??? it looks more like this guy was waiting for a siege to take place!!!
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