Gardai have not disclosed the exact nature of the item, but its discovery has prompted a swift response.
Gardaí have been dispatched to the Canal Bridge in Sallins following alleged reports of the discovery of a military item.
According to initial information, a man fishing in the area stumbled upon what appears to be a military item submerged in the water.
Gardai have not disclosed the exact nature of the item, but its discovery has prompted a swift response.
Sources indicate that the Army Bomb Disposal Unit has been alerted and is currently en route to the scene.
The area has been evacuated.
In a statement to Kfm, a Garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí were alerted to the discovery of a suspicious device by the Grand Canal in Sallins at approximately 3:30pm earlier today, Wednesday, 8th of May 2024. The services of the Army Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit have been requested. The surrounding area has been evacuated in order to facilitate the work of the Army EOD."
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