The suspect device was reported to have been discovered in Dublin 12.
Drimnagh Road in Walkinstown has been closed in both directions after a suspect device was discovered in a licenced premises.
Speaking to JOE, the Garda Press Office confirmed that there are road diversion in place in the area, and that the EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) unit have been requested.
Inbound traffic is being advised to divert to Walkinstown Road, while outbound drivers are being told to divert to Errigal Road.
People in the area are reporting a large Garda presence:
The scene in Crumlin where gardai are currently dealing with a suspect device found at the Black Forge pub pic.twitter.com/sTjERz5cjV
— Adam Higgins (@Adam_Higgins27) February 21, 2018
https://twitter.com/ConorCulkin/status/966314337559351296
Crumlin road closed off by Garda just after ourladys
Accident on Richmond road. Whole road blocked avoid Just outside tolka pk@15:15— GardaCheckPointDub (@GardaCheckPDub) February 21, 2018
More to follow.
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