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Viable Explosive Device at Limerick Plant Rendered Safe

COUNTY LIMERICK, JUL 6 – Up to 100 refinery staff were held during a 350-metre security cordon while Defence Forces rendered the viable bomb safe, with investigators exploring links to recent Russian attacks on Ukraine.

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The Defence Forces have confirmed that a device discovered at the Aughinish Alumina plant in Limerick was a viable explosive device.

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Irish MirrorIrish Mirror
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Up to 100 staff kept in refinery plant as Gardai quiz man over 'viable bombs'

It is understood staff were unable to leave the plant for several hours from Friday evening into Saturday morning

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Viable explosive device at Limerick plant rendered safe - Defence Forces

The Defence Forces have confirmed that a device discovered at the Aughinish

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Viable explosive device at Limerick plant rendered safe

The Defence Forces have confirmed that a device discovered at the Aughinish Alumina plant in Limerick was a viable explosive device.

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The JournalThe Journal
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Probe into whether bomb found near Russian-owned company was reaction to attacks on Ukraine

On Friday afternoon, a bomb was discovered attached to a fuel tank that services the Russian-owned Aughnish Alumina refinery sports and social club building.

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Irish TimesIrish Times
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Gardaí investigate bomb found at Russian-owned refinery in Limerick

Gardai investigating potential motives, including links to Ukraine war

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Irish ExaminerIrish Examiner
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Gardaí probe if Aughinish bomb linked to Russian attack on Ukraine

Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal team confirmed the device was viable and rendered it safe after it was discovered late on Friday

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