Discovery of a suspect device on the Baldonnel Road between the junctions of Commons Road Lower and Barney’s Lane.
Gardai from Tallaght and Ballyfermot are investigating the discovery of a suspect device on the Baldonnel Road between the junctions of Commons Road Lower and Barney’s Lane. The area was cordoned off and one house within the cordon was evacuated.
The services of the Army Explosive Ordinance Disposal team were requested.
The device was removed to Cathal Brugha Barracks where upon further examination it was established to be a viable device.
The Baldonnel Road was closed for approx. 2 hours and re-opened at 20.15hrs
Investigations are ongoing.
Anyone with information to offer is asked to contact Gardaí at Clondalkin on 01 666 7600 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
Garda Press Office
21.30 hrs 26th May 2009
