21/06/2013

Viable IED Found Under Car In South Dublin

A viable explosive device has been found under a car in south Dublin.

According to the Irish Independent, a viable IED (improvised explosive device) was found under a car in the Glenshane area of Jobstown in Tallaght, south Dublin.

The Army Bomb Disposal Team were called at around 21:25 and a number of residents evacuated from their homes.

The device was made safe without the use of a controlled explosion. It was later removed to a military location to undergo a technical examination.

An investigation is underway.

(MH/JP)


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