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A suspicious object discovered in Galway City on Friday night was removed for destruction after an Army bomb disposal team deemed it a viable explosive device.
Gardaí received reports of the article in the Knocknacarra area of Galway City around 7 pm on Friday, September 18, and called the Army’s bomb disposal team to assist the scene.
A spokesman for the Defense Forces confirmed that the team arrived at the scene around 10:00 p.m. that night and cordoned off the area while the situation was investigated. The device was identified, protected and removed from the area, the spokesman said. He was taken to a Defense Forces location for further examination by the team, and left shortly after 10:35 p.m.
A Garda spokesperson confirmed that the device was not located on the grounds of a school or educational facility and was removed for analysis and destruction. Gardaí did not respond to a request as to whether the device was an old war ammunition or a more modern explosive.
Investigations into the discovery are ongoing.
Members of the public are advised to contact gardaí if they find any suspicious items or dangerous substances and to keep a safe distance from such items.
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