Woman and man arrested in Ireland after police intercept ‘highly sophisticated’ bomb

Irish police have arrested a man and a woman following the interception of a sophisticated, ready-to-use bomb near the border with Northern Ireland. Authorities believe the device was intended for an attack, marking a significant security operation against dissident republicans.
The Garda commissioner, Justin Kelly, confirmed the details of the operation on Friday. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA The Garda commissioner, Justin Kelly, confirmed the details of the operation on Friday. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Ireland Woman and man arrested in Ireland after police intercept ‘highly sophisticated’ bomb Detectives targeting dissident republicans stopped a vehicle containing explosives near Carrickmacross
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