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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)
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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