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THE ARMY BOMB Disposal Team rendered safe a viable device in Cavan this afternoon.
It was found in a residential area of Cootehill by a member of the public.
A cordon and road closures were put in place for public safety and a number of nearby houses were evacuated.
The team arrived on scene at 11:55 am and they found the device to be viable.
It was made safe by a controlled explosion.
The Defence Forces have said that, “Items of an evidential nature will be handed over to the Gardaí to assist them with their investigation.”
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The scene was declared safe at 2.40 this afternoon.
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