Discovery of 'suspicious device' sparks evacuation in Drogheda

A suspicious device was found near a parked car this afternoon.

By Adam Daly Sunday 11 Nov 2018, 4:49 PM

Nov 11th 2018, 4:49 PM 17,635 Views 11 Comments

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GARDAÍ IN CO Louth have evacuated people in the Dublin Road area of Drogheda after a suspicious device was found near a parked car.

The alarm was raised this afternoon and as a precaution gardaí have evacuated the area and put a security cordon in place.

Gardaí have requested the assistance of the Army’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal service at the scene.

Traffic diversions are currently in place on Dublin Road, Drogheda.

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Discovery of 'suspicious device' sparks evacuation in Drogheda