Appeal over bomb found outside Garda’s home last year

Crimestoppers are appealing for information in relation to an explosive device found outside the front door of a member of An Garda Siochana’s home in the Drumlish area of Co Leitrim last year.

An under vehicle improvised explosive device (UVIED) was found at the front door of a serving member of An Garda Siochana on Thursday, April 17th, 2014

The discovery was made during the middle of the day.

Det Insp James Delaney appealed to anyone with information on the serious matter to come forward.

“This was a viable improvised explosive device and could have resulted in death or serious injury to the residents of the house it was left outside or members of the Drumlish community,” he said.

“We believe that there are persons out there that have information that would be beneficial to the case. Perhaps you were aware of suspicious activity in the run up to or on Thursday, 17th April last year and thought nothing of it at the time? Even the smallest piece of information, which may seem insignificant, might help with the investigation.”

Calls to Crimestoppers are anonymous and do not need to leave their name or address.

Anybody with information can call Crimestoppers on 1800 25 00 25.