BALBRIGGAN GARDA STATION is currently closed to the public after an incident in which a member of the public entered the station with what is believed to be an historical explosive device.
A statement issued by An Garda Síochána on Wednesday afternoon advised: “Balbriggan Garda Station is currently closed to the public.
“This afternoon, a member of the public entered the station with a device found at a nearby location. This device is believed to be historical in nature.”
The decision to close the station to the public has been described as a “precaution”.
An Garda Síochána further confirmed that the services of the Irish Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal have been requested.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
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