Bomb disposal unit called to parcel sorting centre

The Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal attended the scene. File picture: Denis Minihane.

The army bomb disposal unit was called to a parcel sorting centre in Athlone tonight after a number of suspicious devices were located.

DPD has confirmed to Shannonside FM  that during a routine security and customs check in its distribution centre a suspicious parcel was identified at around 7pm.