Bomb squad makes safe viable device in Ballybrit

An army bomb disposal team made safe a “viable” suspect device in Ballybrit overnight.

An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was found by a resident near Ballybrit industrial Estate and Gardaí called in the army.

The Defence Forces then deployed the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team.

A cordon was established and homes were evacuated.

The EOD team arrived at 11.15 pm and made the device safe at the scene without the need for a controlled explosion.

“The device was then removed to a secure military location for further examination where it was later confirmed as viable. The scene was declared safe at 2.25 am.

“Material of an evidential nature will be handed over to the Gardaí to assist them with their investigation,” a Defence Forces spokesperson aid.