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23/04/2021
Pipe Bombs, Gunpowder And Cocaine Seized In Drogheda
Pipe bombs, gunpowder, cocaine, a large quantity of ammunition and suspected Alprazolam tablets have been seized in Co Louth.
Garda discovered the haul during the search of a property in Drogheda at around 11pm on Thursday, 23 April.
A number of homes in the area had to be evacuated during the search.
Army technical experts removed the two improvised explosive devices, and other material believed to be used in the manufacture of explosives, for further examination.
The scene is being preserved for further forensic examination.
Two men have been arrested and are being detained for questioning.
Garda discovered the haul during the search of a property in Drogheda at around 11pm on Thursday, 23 April.
A number of homes in the area had to be evacuated during the search.
Army technical experts removed the two improvised explosive devices, and other material believed to be used in the manufacture of explosives, for further examination.
The scene is being preserved for further forensic examination.
Two men have been arrested and are being detained for questioning.
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