Gatwick terror suspect remanded
A terror suspect who was arrested at Gatwick Airport for allegedly carrying a live grenade in his baggage was remanded in custody when he appeared before a London magistrate.
Hasil Mohammed Rahaham-Alan, 37, from Venezuela, faces two charges under the Terrorism Act 2000 and a charge under the Aviation Security Act 1982.
During a five-minute magistrates court appearance Rahaham-Alan was told he was accused of having in his possession a hand grenade for use in the commission of an act of terrorism.
The alleged discovery of the grenade caused the evacuation of Gatwick's north terminal.
Rahaham-Alan is charged with possession of an article for the purpose of committing a terrorist act, possession of an explosive substance with intent to endanger life or damage property. A third charge of carrying a dangerous article on a British registered aircraft, contrary to section 4 of the Aviation Security Act 1982.
Rahaham-Alan has been remanded in custody until February 24, when he is due to appear at London's Central Criminal Court.
11:26 Tuesday 18th February 2003