14/08/2013

Suspicious Device Found In Co Donegal

Gardaí have sealed off an area in Buncrana, Co Donegal, where a suspicious device has been discovered outside a community centre.

It was found on a wall beside the entrance to the centre at around 10am this morning (Wednesday).

Students were collecting their leaving certificates when the device was discovered.

The Army Disposal Unit was alerted by gardai.

(CD/JP)

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