Explosive device made safe in Co Meath

Army bomb disposal experts called after device found in Kells

Army bomb disposal experts have made safe a viable improvised explosive device in Co Meath.

The Defence Forces deployed the team in response to a request from gardaí after a suspect device was found on the Moynalty Road in Kells, a Defence Forces spokesman said.

They arrived on the scene at 4.50pm and a cordon and traffic restrictions were put in place for public safety.

The device was rendered safe in situ by means of a controlled explosion.

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The scene was declared safe at 6.15 pm.