A HAND grenade has been disarmed in Shannon following a significant emergency response this evening (Saturday).

Experts from the Army Bomb Disposal Team, the Ordnance Corps and members from An Garda Síochána had to disarm a hand grenade left in a silver Audi A4 in Rineanna View, Shannon on Saturday evening.

Six squad cars belonging to An Garda Síochána plus a Garda van were in Shannon as part of the response along with a strong presence of Army crew. The Ordnance Corps provide the only Explosive Ordnance Disposal service within the state, in support of An Garda Síochána in an ATCP role

An alarm was raised on Saturday evening with emergency services closing access to the road Slí an Stionnaigh from approximately 17:30. As this is a one-way street, it meant residents of Rineanna View, Cluain Aoibheann, Carraig Hill and Clairín Glás attempting to access or leave via car were unable to do so.

Shortly before 9pm, the grenade was successfully deactivated allowing emergency services to clear the road. The vehicle and device have been removed for further examination.

According to local sources, the car had been in situ for three days and has moved location on up to three occasions.

The Clare Echo has contacted An Garda Síochána’s press office for comment regarding the incident and the motives behind it. “Investigations are ongoing. No further information is available,” a Garda spokesperson stated while also giving detail on their response.

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