Key facts
- Irish police intercepted a vehicle near the Northern Ireland border.
- A suspected bomb was found inside the vehicle.
- Two individuals, a woman in her 20s and a man in his 40s, were arrested.
- The army's Explosive Ordnance Disposal team confirmed the presence of a bomb.
- The device is believed to have been intended for an attack in Northern Ireland.
Irish police are questioning two individuals over potential offenses against the state after stopping a vehicle near the border with Northern Ireland that reportedly contained a bomb. The incident, which occurred two days prior to the announcement, led to the arrest of the vehicle's driver, a woman in her 20s, and a man in his 40s. The army's Explosive Ordnance Disposal team examined the car, confirming the presence of a bomb believed to have been intended for an attack in Northern Ireland. The vehicle was stopped on the N2 near Carrickmacross in County Monaghan, approximately 10 kilometers from the border. The seizure was described as 'extremely significant' by Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly. Sporadic attacks by militant groups, including attempted car bombings, continue in Northern Ireland despite a peace deal that largely ended sectarian violence decades ago.