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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4640Suspicious device · Co. Dublin · 7 Nov 2025

Suspicious device found on North Strand, Dublin, road closed

Gardaí and emergency services attended North Strand Road, Dublin 1, after a suspicious device was found on the evening of Friday 7 November 2025. The Army EOD Unit was requested and was examining the scene, and the road was closed.

  1. Reported7 Nov
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA suspicious device was discovered. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereGardaí and emergency services were attending North Strand Road, Dublin 1. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe road between Newcomen Bridge and the Five Lamps in North Strand, Dublin, remained closed. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe device was discovered on the evening of Friday 7 November 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí requested the Army EOD Unit. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe Army EOD Unit was examining the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe road was closed from the 5 Lamps Junction to the North Strand Road (Newcomen) Bridge. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherLocal diversions were in place. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherGardaí said no further information was available at that time. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Nov2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai and army race to scene after discovery of 'suspicious device'

    First report of the incident. It gives the location, the Army EOD Unit callout, the road closure and the diversions. It does not say what the device was or whether anyone has been arrested.