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The explosive device was found overnight in a house in Belcamp Crescent, Coolock. Google Maps
Bomb Squad
Viable explosive device made safe in Coolock overnight
Residents from the Belcamp Crescent area were evacuated after the explosive device was found inside a home.
AN EXPLOSIVES DISPOSAL team from the Defence Forces was called to Coolock in Dublin overnight to make safe viable explosive device.
The suspicious device was spotted inside a private residence overnight, prompting Gardaí to evacuate the area and summon the bomb disposal unit.
The team arrived at 3:10am and were able to neutralise the device without the need for a controlled explosion.
The device has since been moved to a secure military location for further examination, and its remains will then be given to Gardaí to assist with investigations.
The area was declared safe at 7:45am.
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