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13/02/2015
Viable Explosive Device 'Made Safe'
A viable explosive device has been made safe in Co Cork.
According to reports, a controlled explosion was carried out on the device on Friday (13 February). The object was discovered outside a house in the Knocknaheeney area at around 10am this morning.
A number of nearby homes were evacuated and roads were closed.
An Army bomb disposal team was sent to the scene and a controlled explosion was carried out on the object.
It has since been removed and taken away for further examination.
An investigation has been launched.
(JP/IT)
According to reports, a controlled explosion was carried out on the device on Friday (13 February). The object was discovered outside a house in the Knocknaheeney area at around 10am this morning.
A number of nearby homes were evacuated and roads were closed.
An Army bomb disposal team was sent to the scene and a controlled explosion was carried out on the object.
It has since been removed and taken away for further examination.
An investigation has been launched.
(JP/IT)
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