Two viable explosive devices have been recovered in Co. Louth.
They were found in a house in Drogheda yesterday evening. Stephen Murphy reports: At around 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon two improvised explosive devices were found at house on Mary Street in Drogheda. Following a request from An Garda Síochána, an Army Bomb Disposal Team was called to the scene at around 6pm. A safety cordon was put in place while nearby houses were evacuated while the operation was ongoing. Two viable explosive devices were identified, made safe and removed for further investigation. At 9 o'clock the scene was declared safe. Earlier this week, a viable explosive device was found in Meath, which was believed to be destined for use in a feud between 2 gangs in Drogheda.