30/03/2011

Co Leitrim Device Investigation 'On-Going'

Gardai in Carrick-on-Shannon are continuing their investigations into the discovery of an explosive device in a field at Kildorragh, Ballinamore, in Co Leitrim

The device was discovered at approximately 4pm on 28th March.

The scene was preserved by Gardai and the services of the EOD were requested. The device was removed by the Army for examination.

From the initial examination it would appear that the device was in the location for a considerable period of time.

The scene is still preserved and investigations are on-going.

(BMcN)

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