Viable bomb defused in Ballyfermot

Army bomb disposal experts made safe a viable improvised explosive device (IED) last night at Cloverhill Road, Ballyfermot, it has been announced.

The team arrived on scene at 12.05am this morning following a Garda request to attend.

The IED was located underneath a privately owned van.

It contained explosive content and was dismantled and made safe on scene. The bomb disposal officer gave the all clear at 1.05am.

The remains of the device were removed from the scene for detailed examination and will be handed over to the gardaí for their inquiries.