Irish police intercept a car bomb described by authorities as “extremely significant” near the border with Northern Ireland. Multiple outlets report that Garda Síochána’s special detective unit stops a vehicle travelling on the N2 south of Carrickmacross in County Monaghan on Wednesday afternoon. The bomb is described as containing suspected explosives of a high and “military grade” nature, and is characterised by Irish police as being “extremely significant.”
Reports say the operation is linked to an ongoing investigation targeting dissident republican activity. ABC News and other outlets state that the search and interception take place during work involving dissident republicans, and that the device was being transported toward the border.
All sources agree that two people are arrested: a woman in her 20s and a man in his 40s (with one report also describing her as driving). They are detained on suspicion of offences against the state. Authorities do not provide further details on the device’s intended location or whether any additional arrests are made, and outlets emphasize the device remains a significant security matter.
