Three suspected explosive devices discovered in Naas

Army called to scene after gardaí discovered devices at commercial garage in Newhall

Gardaí had been examining a vehicle in connection with an ongoing investigation at the commercial garage at Newhall.
Gardaí had been examining a vehicle in connection with an ongoing investigation at the commercial garage at Newhall.

Three suspected improvised explosive devices were discovered in Naas on Thursday following an investigation into a commercial garage.

Members of the Army Bomb Disposal Unit attended the scene in Naas after a “a number of suspicious devices” were discovered by gardaí on Thursday afternoon.

The gardaí had been examining a vehicle in connection with an ongoing investigation at the commercial garage at Newhall.

The area was sealed off and a cordon was put in place while the three devices were removed for further examination.

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The area was declared safe at 9.30pm on Thursday and traffic restrictions were lifted.

Enquiries into the incident are ongoing.