Detectives have arrested a man in his 40s today following a house search in Keady where an improvised explosive device was recovered and safely neutralised. The man, arrested in the Armagh area on suspicion of attempting to make explosives in suspicious circumstances, is currently assisting police with their enquiries. Officers conducted the search at a property in the Tassagh Road area as part of ongoing cooperation with An Garda Síochána, who are leading a related investigation in Monaghan. Police confirmed that enquiries are continuing, and they are exploring a potential link between this search and a security alert that occurred in the Ballyards Road area of Milford, Armagh, on Tuesday, 1 July 2025.

Detective Inspector Winters appealed for public assistance, stating: “Our enquiries are continuing in relation to this investigation, as we work closely with our colleagues from An Garda Síochána. We would appeal to anyone who may be able to assist to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 361 07/07/25.”

Information can also be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or by contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.