Several residents along Laurel Walk in Bandon were forced to evacuate their homes yesterday evening following the discovery of a suspicious device which is understood to be a pipe bomb at a property nearby.
It is understood the pipe bomb was discovered yesterday evening outside a house at approximately and the services of the army EOD (Explosive Ordance Disposal) were requested, while local gardaí cordoned off the area.
A Garda spokesperson told The Southern Star that a number of people were evacuated from the immediate area and a cordon was established in the area.
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'The device has been removed and the cordon has been lifted,' said the spokesperson.
'A technical examination of the scene was carried out and investigations are ongoing.
It is understood that those who were evacuated from their home were able to return to their home at approximately 10.15pm.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Bandon Garda Station on 023 885 2200 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
