Suspect device found beside home of well-known Donegal businessman

The Army Bomb Disposal Unit and the Gardaí have sealed off two houses in Co Donega today.

Suspect device found beside home of well-known Donegal businessman

The Army Bomb Disposal Unit and the Gardaí have sealed off two houses in Co Donegal today.

Two suspect devices, thought to be pipe bombs, were discovered in Downings and Kilmacrennan.

One of the houses belongs to a well-known Donegal businessman while the second belongs to a relative of his.

The vehicle at the centre of the Downings investigation, believed to be a recreational vehicle, belongs to a family holidaying in the area.

The family are visiting a local Donegal family who would be well-known in business circles.

The businessman at the centre of the incident received a call from gardaí overnight.

They said they had received intelligence that a device had been left at a caravan belonging to him.

However, following a search of the area, the businessman then discovered the device had been left beside his house.

It followed an anonymous call to the Samaritans in Derry who then contacted the PSNI.

Gardaí have not issued a statement about the incident.

more courts articles

Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van
Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman
Coronation Street actor William Roache (91) given three months to settle tax debt Coronation Street actor William Roache (91) given three months to settle tax debt

More in this section

'Overall responsibility' for prevention of drug trafficking rests with Revenue and gardaí, not Defence Forces  'Overall responsibility' for prevention of drug trafficking rests with Revenue and gardaí, not Defence Forces 
Investigation launched after discovery of woman's body in canal in Co Monaghan Investigation launched after discovery of woman's body in canal in Co Monaghan
Government examining payments to carers after referendum defeat Government examining payments to carers after referendum defeat
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited