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04/12/2015
Suspected Pipe Bombs Found In Limerick
Two suspected pipe bombs have been found in Limerick, it has been reported. The discovery is understood to be part of a Garda investigation in dissident republican activity in the county.
Searches were carried out between Fedamore and Meanus on Thursday by gardaí, with the Army Bomb Squad called at around 9am after a number of 'suspicious items' were found.
Two improvised devices, believed to be home-made pipe bombs, were discovered around 1pm.
No arrests have been made in connection with the discovery.
Investigations are ongoing.
(JP/LM)
Searches were carried out between Fedamore and Meanus on Thursday by gardaí, with the Army Bomb Squad called at around 9am after a number of 'suspicious items' were found.
Two improvised devices, believed to be home-made pipe bombs, were discovered around 1pm.
No arrests have been made in connection with the discovery.
Investigations are ongoing.
(JP/LM)
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