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'Extremely significant' bomb in car intercepted on way to NI, Irish police say

Irish police have intercepted a highly sophisticated bomb discovered in a vehicle traveling toward Northern Ireland.

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The brief

Irish police intercepted a vehicle near the border containing what officials describe as an extremely significant and highly sophisticated explosive device. The discovery occurred while the vehicle was reportedly en route to Northern Ireland.

Coverage from RTE, Sky News, Yahoo News Canada, The Guardian, and the BBC highlights the official characterization of the device. Reports confirm that two individuals, a man and a woman, are being held in connection with the investigation into dissident republican activity.

Future updates will depend on the progression of the ongoing investigation. Coverage does not yet specify the exact location of the intercept or the nature of the charges against the two detained individuals.

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Quick answers

What was the state of the explosive device?

Police have described the device as highly sophisticated and extremely significant.

Where was the device found?

It was intercepted in a car near the border while moving toward Northern Ireland.

Have any arrests been made?

Yes, a man and a woman are currently being held as part of an investigation into dissident republican activity.

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Topics

Ireland Northern Ireland Garda Security

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