Controlled explosion on WWII grenade found in Waterford

A Defence Forces Bomb Disposal Team have today carried out a controlled explosion on a WWII-era Mills type grenade in Annestown, Tramore Co Waterford.

The Gardaí requested Defence Forces assistance following the grenade being found by members of the public in farmland in the Annestown area of Tramore.

The team arrived on scene at 2pm and the scene was declared safe at 2.45pm.

This is the 48th call out for the Defence Forces Bomb Disposal Teams so far this year.