Man arrested (30s) as bomb unit determines suspect device at Liffey Valley was 'non-viable'
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Man arrested (30s) as bomb unit determines suspect device at Liffey Valley was 'non-viable'
"Gardaí were alerted to a suspect device in Clondalkin at around 7.20pm, a spokesperson said. A cordon was put in place around the area and gardaí requested services of the Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal team."
"The Defence Forces said bomb disposal experts responded to a request for assistance from An Garda Siochana after 8pm in relation to 'suspect device found in the Liffey Valley area of Co Dublin'. The bomb experts determined the device was 'non-viable' and the scene was handed over to gardai."
"A male aged in his 30s was arrested under public order legislation and is currently detained at a Garda station in the Dublin area. Gardaí confirmed the investigations are ongoing."
Emergency services including gardaí and Dublin Fire Brigade responded to a suspect device incident near Liffey Valley shopping centre bus terminal in Clondalkin around 7:20pm. A cordon was established and the Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal team was requested. Traffic restrictions were implemented in the area. Bomb disposal experts arrived after 8pm and determined the device was non-viable. The operation concluded by 10pm and the scene was handed to gardaí. A male in his 30s was arrested under public order legislation and detained at a Dublin garda station. Investigations remain ongoing.
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