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Case No. 5732Hoax suspicious device · Co. Dublin · 6 Jun 2024

Suspicious device in Fairview, Dublin found to be a hoax

On Thursday 6 June 2024, a suspicious device was found close to a tree in the Fairview Strand area of Dublin at around 4pm, causing gridlock during rush hour and prompting road closures between Fairview Strand and Richmond Road and Philipsburgh Avenue. Defence Forces bomb disposal experts carried out two controlled explosions on site, and the device was determined to be an elaborate hoax. The facts given name no suspect, victim or arrest. Gardaí said investigations are ongoing.

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Key facts

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What happened
  • The suspicious device was determined to be an elaborate hoax.
  • The offence recorded is hoax suspicious device in County Dublin.
Where
The device was found close to a tree in the Fairview Strand area of Dublin.
When
  • The device was discovered shortly after 4pm on Thursday 6 June 2024, with one report saying around 4pm.
  • The incident date recorded is 6 June 2024.
Cause
The device caused gridlock in Dublin during rush hour.
Investigation
  • After analysis and technical examination of the scene, Defence Forces bomb disposal experts, described as Army EOD, carried out two controlled explosions on site.
  • Army EOD examined the device and determined it was a hoax.
  • Gardaí said investigations are ongoing.
Other details
  • Road closures were put in place between Fairview Strand and Richmond Road, and between Fairview Strand and Philipsburgh Avenue, for a period of time.
  • The facts given name no suspect, victim, arrest or charge.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe suspicious device was found close to a tree in the Fairview Strand area of Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe device was discovered shortly after 4pm on Thursday, 6 June 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationDefence Forces bomb disposal experts carried out two controlled explosions on site. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said investigations are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe device caused gridlock in Dublin during rush hour. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherRoad closures were put in place between Fairview Strand and Richmond Road. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe device was determined to be a hoax after examination by Army EOD. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Jun2024
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Bomb squad and gardai at scene of suspicious device discovery

    First report of the incident: a suspicious device found near a tree on Fairview Strand, with road closures, Defence Forces EOD controlled explosions, and a determination that the device was a hoax. Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.