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Case No. 17321Suspicious device · Co. Kildare · 8 May 2024

Suspicious device found at Grand Canal in Sallins, Kildare

On Wednesday 8 May 2024, a suspicious device was discovered by a fisherman at the Grand Canal in Sallins, Co Kildare. Gardaí were alerted at about 3:30pm and requested the Army Explosives Ordnance Disposal unit, and the area was evacuated with local road closures put in place. The sources identify no victim, suspect, arrest or charge. The latest development in the reporting is that the EOD services had been requested and the scene remained sealed off.

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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A suspicious device was discovered at the Grand Canal in Sallins, Co Kildare.
Where
The device was found by the Grand Canal in Sallins, Co Kildare.
When
Gardaí were alerted at approximately 3:30pm on Wednesday 8 May 2024.
Other details
  • A fisherman discovered the suspicious device.
  • The area was evacuated and local road closures were put in place.
  • Kildare Now reported the incident on 8 May 2024, citing a Garda statement given to the Leinster Leader.
  • The articles do not name any victim or suspect.
  • The articles report no arrest, charge or court proceedings.
Investigation
  • Gardaí requested the Army Explosives Ordnance Disposal unit.
  • Gardaí and Defence Forces bomb disposal experts were at the scene.
4 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereA suspicious device was discovered by a fisherman at the Grand Canal. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenGardaí were alerted at about 3:30pm on Wednesday 8 May 2024. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí requested the Army Explosives Ordnance Disposal unit. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe area was evacuated and local road closures were put in place. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 8 May2024
    Reportedkildarenow.com, first report
    BREAKING: Local area evacuated as Gardaí and Army Bomb disposal unit at incident in Sallins

    Initial report of the device found by the Grand Canal, the Army EOD request and the evacuation. No existing case covers this incident.