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19/02/2014
Two Defence Forces Members Arrested Over Pipe Bomb Find
Two serving member of the Defence Forces have been arrested in connection with a viable pipe bomb found at a house in Co Donegal on Tuesday.
It is understood that army bomb disposal experts attended the scene in Burnfoot, confirming that the device was viable.
Gardaí say the man was arrested at the scene at about 15:00, with the woman being arrested around 22:00 as she returned home.
Garda believe the pipe bomb device is related to an ongoing fund between two groups of soldiers.
(MH/CD)
It is understood that army bomb disposal experts attended the scene in Burnfoot, confirming that the device was viable.
Gardaí say the man was arrested at the scene at about 15:00, with the woman being arrested around 22:00 as she returned home.
Garda believe the pipe bomb device is related to an ongoing fund between two groups of soldiers.
(MH/CD)
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