40lb bomb found at Belfast Airport

British Army technical experts have discovered 40lb of home-made explosives in a car abandoned in a car-park at Belfast International Airport.

40lb bomb found at Belfast Airport
Wed, 01 Aug, 2001 - 18:14

British Army technical experts have discovered 40lb of home-made explosives in a car abandoned in a car-park at Belfast International Airport.

Two controlled explosions were carried out on the Volvo estate, which was fitted with false number plates.

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