Issue Date: 9th June 2021
An Garda Síochána is renewing its appeal for information following the discovery of a crude pipe bomb in Tuam on Thursday May 12, 2021.
Members of the Army EOD team from Athlone attended the scene on the morning of May 12, and made the area safe. It was established that this was a viable explosive device.
An Garda Síochána is appealing to anyone who was in the vicinity of Weir Road in Tuam from approximately 10pm on Tuesday May 11, 2021 and 8.30am on Thursday May 12, 2021 and who may have information to make contact with them at Tuam Garda Station on (093) 70840 or by calling the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
Anyone who has video footage, including dash cam footage of the area on these dates which may be of assistance is also asked to also contact Tuam Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line.
