Devices found at head shops were viable, says Army

The two objects found outside headshops in Athlone were viable improvised explosive devices, the Army said today.

Devices found at head shops were viable, says Army

The two objects found outside headshops in Athlone were viable improvised explosive devices, the Army said today.

"Following a request from the Gardaí an Army Bomb Disposal Team deployed to the Irishtown area of Athlone Town to examine two suspect devices," said an Army statement.

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