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Irish police intercepted a car bomb near Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan, on Wednesday afternoon during an intelligence-led operation by the Garda's Special Detective Unit targeting dissident republican activity near the Northern Ireland border.

Irish police intercepted a car bomb near Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan, on Wednesday afternoon during an intelligence-led operation by the Garda's Special Detective Unit targeting dissident republican activity near the Northern Ireland border.

Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly described the seized device as "an extremely significant seizure," adding it was a fully constructed explosive — not merely components — that "could have potentially caused significant damage."

Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly described the seized device as "an extremely significant seizure," adding it was a fully constructed explosive — not merely components — that "could have potentially caused significant damage."

The bomb is believed to be the largest seized in the Republic of Ireland in at least a decade. Garda sources described it as "highly sophisticated" and "advanced," containing military grade explosives, a power unit and a detonator.

The bomb is believed to be the largest seized in the Republic of Ireland in at least a decade. Garda sources described it as "highly sophisticated" and "advanced," containing military grade explosives, a power unit and a detonator.

Two people were arrested in connection with the interception: a woman in her 20s, described as a trainee solicitor, detained at the scene, and a man in his 40s arrested later in Dublin under the Offences Against the State Act.

Two people were arrested in connection with the interception: a woman in her 20s, described as a trainee solicitor, detained at the scene, and a man in his 40s arrested later in Dublin under the Offences Against the State Act.

Irish Defence Forces EOD personnel examined the vehicle after gardaí requested their assistance. The device was subsequently defused and removed for forensic examination, with the outcome of the initial vehicle check withheld for operational reasons.

Irish Defence Forces EOD personnel examined the vehicle after gardaí requested their assistance. The device was subsequently defused and removed for forensic examination, with the outcome of the initial vehicle check withheld for operational reasons.

PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Davy Beck welcomed the seizure and said both forces share "a joint commitment to address the threat posed by violent dissident republican groups." Ireland's Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan also cited close Garda-PSNI cooperation.

PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Davy Beck welcomed the seizure and said both forces share "a joint commitment to address the threat posed by violent dissident republican groups." Ireland's Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan also cited close Garda-PSNI cooperation.

Car Bomb Intercepted on Irish Border

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