WorldPublished: 24 July 2026 at 14:38

'Extremely significant' car bomb intercepted by Irish police near border

Irish police have intercepted a car bomb near the border with Northern Ireland, describing it as 'extremely significant'.

Irish police have reported the interception of a car bomb described as 'extremely significant'. The explosive device was discovered near the border with Northern Ireland. Authorities are actively investigating the incident.

Further details have not been released at this stage. The discovery is being treated as a serious security matter.

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