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Investigation launched following discovery of suspect 'device' in Waterford

Investigation launched following discovery of suspect 'device' in Waterford

Waterford Gardaí have launched an investigation following the discovery of a suspect 'device'.

They were alerted to the incident in the Sycamores Estate on the Dunmore Road at approx 3:30 yesterday afternoon.

An area was sealed off and a number of residents were removed from their home.

The Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit was called to the scene and removed the device - which was not viable - for further examination and the scene was declared safe.

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Gardai are seeking any witnesses that might have noticed anything suspicious in that area in the last day or two.

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