Large bomb found planted by roadside in Armagh

British army bomb disposal experts have defused a large explosive device found planted close to the border in south Armagh today.

Large bomb found planted by roadside in Armagh

British army bomb disposal experts have defused a large explosive device found planted close to the border in south Armagh today.

The 600lb device was found on a roadside near the village of Forkhill and had a command wire leading to a firing point on the other side of the border.

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