The bomb disposal squad found two suspicious devices inside a bag outside the shop

The road remained closed as bomb disposal experts were called to a road in Dublin this morning after two suspicious devices were found in a bag outside a local shop.

Bomb squad officers were immediately called to a shop in Dublin following reports that two suspicious devices were found inside a bag near a shop.

The Defence Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team recovered two suspicious devices from Ballyfermot Road this morning. Gardaí summoned bomb disposal experts to the location at approximately 10.10am. After investigation, they recovered two devices and additional equipment.

The equipment was taken from the scene for further investigation. The road remains closed at this time. A Defence Forces spokesperson confirmed that the scene has now been handed back to An Garda Síochána.

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“At 10:10 this morning, bomb disposal experts from the Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team responded to a request for assistance from the Garda Síochána in relation to a suspicious device found in Ballyfermot, Co. Dublin,” he told Dublin Live.

“Following assessment by the EOD team, two devices and other equipment were identified. The devices were removed from the scene for further analysis and then handed over to the scene AGS. This operation has now concluded.“

Earlier this morning, gardaí said, “Gardaí are currently at the scene of an incident on Ballyfermot Road in Dublin 10. The road is still closed.

“Members of the public are asked to avoid the Ballyfermot Road area. Further updates will follow.”

C.L.R. Daithi Doolan, chair of the local Community Safety Partnership, described the discovery of the devices as distressing.

He said in a statement: “Gardaí have today launched a significant operation following the discovery of several suspicious devices in Ballyfermot. The news is worrying and upsetting for the entire community. The timing is particularly concerning, as it follows the discovery of suspicious devices in the Liffey Valley last night.

“Several devices were found in a bag outside a local shop today. This incident is very worrying, as it puts the general public at serious risk. I would appeal to people to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to Garda. í.

“This level of crime puts our community at risk. It is completely unacceptable and must be stopped. We cannot let criminals win. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan must ensure gardaí have the personnel and resources to deal with this serious crime.”

“I would appeal to anyone with any information to come forward to gardaí and ensure that anyone involved in this criminal activity faces justice.”