Viable explosive device made safe by army team

The Defence Forces sent a team out to Tallaght following a request from Gardaí.

AN ARMY BOMB disposal team made safe a viable explosive device in Dublin last night.

The Defence Forces deployed the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team to Killinarden in Tallaght following a request from the Gardaí.

The improvised explosive device was found near a vehicle outside a private residence and removed to a secure military installation for further technical examination. No controlled explosion was carried out.

Following forensic exploitation, the device was handed over to Gardaí.

The team arrived to Killinarden at 8.25pm and the scene was declared safe at 9.05pm.

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can make sure we can keep reliable, meaningful news open to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.

Support us Learn More