Tyrone bomb factory find ‘foils attack plans’

FRESH dissident Republican attacks on policing representatives may have been foiled by a raid on a bomb-making factory in the North, chief constable Hugh Orde said yesterday.

Tyrone bomb factory find ‘foils attack plans’

As four men were questioned about the incendiary devices seized from a flat in Co Tyrone, Mr Orde insisted the operation had dealt the dissidents a major blow.

Component parts for six bombs were recovered in searches in Lisnafin Park, Strabane on Wednesday night.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner.

Annual €130 €80

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

More in this section

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited