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14/04/2016
Suspected Explosive Device Found In Car Stopped By Garda
Two men have been arrested following the discovery of a suspected explosive device in a car stopped in Leinster.
Gardaí from the Crime and Security section and the Special Detective Unit, stopped the car on the Naas Road, inbound just before the Long Mile Road junction, at approximately 19:30 on Wednesday evening.
Officers discovered what they believe to be an explosive device and the Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) team was called.
It is understood the device was removed from the scene and is currently being examined.
The suspects are currently being detained at Ballyfermot and Ronanstown Garda station under the provisions of Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939 as amended.
(MH)
Gardaí from the Crime and Security section and the Special Detective Unit, stopped the car on the Naas Road, inbound just before the Long Mile Road junction, at approximately 19:30 on Wednesday evening.
Officers discovered what they believe to be an explosive device and the Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) team was called.
It is understood the device was removed from the scene and is currently being examined.
The suspects are currently being detained at Ballyfermot and Ronanstown Garda station under the provisions of Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939 as amended.
(MH)
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