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27/02/2014
Pipe Bombs Made Safe In Tallaght
The Army bomb squad have made safe three viable pipe bombs found overnight in Tallaght.
Garda reported that three explosive devices were discovered in a green area of the Cushlawn estate yesterday evening by a member of the public.
Nearby houses were evacuate while the army explosive ordnance disposal division inspected the devices.
The pipe bombs were made safe at the scene without the need for a controlled explosion.
The components of the explosives were later handed over to Gardaí who are investigating the find.
(MH/JP)
Garda reported that three explosive devices were discovered in a green area of the Cushlawn estate yesterday evening by a member of the public.
Nearby houses were evacuate while the army explosive ordnance disposal division inspected the devices.
The pipe bombs were made safe at the scene without the need for a controlled explosion.
The components of the explosives were later handed over to Gardaí who are investigating the find.
(MH/JP)
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