05/07/2012

Viable Explosive Device Made Safe In Cork

The Army Bomb Disposal Team have made safe a Viable Improvised Explosive Device found near a pub in Mayfield, Cork.

Residents in nearby properties had to be evacuated during the overnight incident.

The team rendered the device safe without the need for a controlled explosion and the scene was declared safe at 4.30am.

This is the 112th callout of Army Bomb Disposal Teams so far this year and the 44th viable IED rendered safe.

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