Army Bomb Disposal Team neutralise suspect device in north Dublin

Earlier today, an Army Bomb Disposal Team made safe a suspect device in Rush, Co. Dublin.

The Defence Forces deployed the Army Bomb Disposal Team on request from An Garda Síochána, after a suspect device was found. A cordon was established in the surrounding area and a number of houses were evacuated to ensure the safety of the residents.

The Army Bomb Disposal Team arrived at 09.40am and rendered the device safe at the scene.

The scene was declared safe at 11.30am. The device was then removed to a secure military location for further examination.

Material of an evidential nature will be handed over to An Garda Síochána to assist them with their investigation.