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Discovery of 'suspicious device' sparks evacuation in Drogheda

A suspicious device was found near a parked car this afternoon.

GARDAÍ IN CO Louth have evacuated people in the Dublin Road area of Drogheda after a suspicious device was found near a parked car. 

The alarm was raised this afternoon and as a precaution gardaí have evacuated the area and put a security cordon in place. 

Gardaí have requested the assistance of the Army’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal service at the scene. 

Traffic diversions are currently in place on Dublin Road, Drogheda. 

 

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