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Improvised Explosive Devices Seized in North Dublin, Man Arrested, 28th October 2024

Issue Date: 28th October 2024

As part of ongoing investigations targeting organised criminal activity in North Dublin, Gardaí arrested a man and seized several improvised explosive devices this morning, Monday, 28th October 2024.

At approximately 10.30am Gardaí attached to Coolock Garda Station, assisted by the Armed Support Unit, carried out a search of a residential property in Balgriffin, Dublin 13.

A number of suspected petrol bombs were recovered.

The man (20s) was arrested and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda Station in North Dublin. Investigations are ongoing.