16/08/2016

Viable Explosive Device Made Safe In Co Kildare

A viable explosive device has been made safe during a security operation in Co Kildare.

Gardaí responded to a report of a suspect device in Leixlip on Monday night.

Army bomb disposal experts examined the device and declared it 'viable'. The device was made safe just after midnight.

It has been removed for forensic examination and investigations are ongoing.

Anyone who has any information about the incident is urged to contact garda.

(MH/CD)

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