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Garda Station evacuated and bomb squad called after 'contents of concern' found in bag of arrested man

Garda Gardai (Organization) An Garda Síochána

Tallaght Garda Station has been evacuated and a bomb squad has been called after gardai discovered "contents of concern" in the bag of a man they arrested.

A Garda spokeswoman has said that gardai found "contents of concern" in the bag of a man who was arrested earlier this evening. Gardai evacuated the station and requested the Irish Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal.

The Garda spokeswoman said: "Tallaght Garda Station has been evacuated and is currently closed to the public. Members of An Garda Síochána on active patrol in the Tallaght area this evening arrested a male. On arrival back at Tallaght Garda station an initial inspection of a bag in possession of the male has indicated contents of concern.

"As a precaution the Garda Station has been evacuated and the Irish Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal has been requested.
Some road closures in the vicinity of the Garda station are currently in place. An Garda Síochána has no further information at this time."

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