19/02/2009

Bomb Found Under Car In Dublin

An explosive device has been found under a car in Dublin yesterday.

Officers at Sundrive Road and Crumlin Garda Stations were dispatched to Raleigh Square, Crumlin, in Dublin after a being alerted to a potential bomb.

On arrival at the scene a device was discovered under a car parked outside a house in the area. Gardaí moved in and cordoned off the area and householders were cautioned to leave their homes.

The the army Explosive Ordnance Team were called to the scene and carried out a controlled explosion on the device.

It was then removed to Cathal Brugha Barracks where further examinations established the device to be a viable. Investigations into the incident are currently ongoing.

Gardaí have asked anyone with information to contact Gardaí at Sundrive Road on 01 6666612 , the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

(DW)


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