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Investigations into the improvised explosive devices are ongoing. Alamy Stock Photo

Gardaí find 20 pipe bombs during search linked to drug seizure in Co Louth

The Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal attended the scene, and the pipe bombs were “made safe”.

A TOTAL OF 20 pipe bombs were discovered during a garda search in Ardee, Co Louth this afternoon.

The improvised explosive devices were uncovered during a search operation linked to the seizure of cannabis valued at €190,000 last month in Ardee.

The search was conducted by a divisional drug unit based at Drogheda garda station.

After  the pipe bombs were discovered, a cordon was established, and the Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal team attended the scene.

The team examined the explosive devices, and subsequently “made them safe”, a garda spokesperson said.

The devices were removed from the area for further examination, and the cordon was lifted.

“Investigations are ongoing,” the garda spokesperson said.

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