Thomas Kavanagh, 56, & Liam Byrne, 43, to go on trial in just DAYS over plot to acquire firearms & ammunition. Should be a very Interesting Trial?

AN alleged Kinahan cartel leader and associates will go on trial next month over an alleged plot to acquire firearms and ammunition.

Thomas Kavanagh, 56, was arrested along with Shaun Kent, 38, and Daniel McLoughlin, 37, as part of an investigation by the National Crime Agency – dubbed Britain’s FBI.

Kavanagh and Byrne appeared at the Old Bailey today over video-linkKavanagh’s brother-in-law Liam Byrne, 43, was also charged in relation to the plot after being extradited to the UK from Spain.

Bespectacled Kavanagh and Byrne, both from Dublin, along with McLoughlin, appeared at the Old Bailey today over video-link from maximum security HMP Belmarsh.

Kent appeared in court from HMP Forest Bank in Manchester.

Judge Philip Katz, KC, also appeared on a remote link from Lewes Crown Court in Sussex.