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Explosive device at Finglas on the 26/4/08.

Explosion under a car parked in the driveway of a house on Glenhill Avenue, Finglas, Dublin.

 

Shortly before 2am on the 26/4/08 a telephone call was received at Finglas Garda Station stating that there had been an explosion under a car parked in the driveway of a house on Glenhill Avenue. 

On arrival at scene Gardaí from Finglas located a pipe bomb device that had exploded under the car. 

The car was damaged but the house was not and there was no injuries to any persons. 

There were 4 occupants in the house at the time. 

The scene was sealed off and preserved. 

Investigations are ongoing and no arrests have been made to date. 

Anyone with information to offer are asked to contact Gardaí at Finglas on 01 666 7500, the Garda confidential line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station. 

 

Garda Press Office 

0825hrs, 26 April 2008.

Ref: 550/08