17/10/2007

Controlled Explosion In Dublin

A controlled explosion has reportedly been carried out on a suspected stolen car in Dublin.

Army bomb disposal experts were called after what was believed to be an explosive device was spotted on the car, which was being towed to a premises in the Kingswood Cross area of the city.

The car, which is understood to have a Northern Ireland registration, was removed for further forensic tests. Gardai have also been in contact with the PSNI in order to try and find the car's owner.

(KMcA)


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