Galway Bay fm newsroom - Gardaí are appealling for witnesses in connection with the discovery of what is believed to be components of a pipe bomb in a remote area of South Galway.
As part of an intelligence led operation, Gardaí from Gort and Loughrea conducted a search at Scalp Hill in Castledaly yesterday.
Two boxes of ammunition and a suspect device were found during the operation.
The Army Explosives Ordnance Disposal Unit attended the scene and the suspect device was made safe.
The scene was sealed off today and a technical examination took place.
Gardai have confirmed they believe the seized items are components of a pipe bomb.
Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Loughrea Garda station at 091-842970 or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111.
