The alarm was raised shortly after 16:30 and it’s now reopened.
Gardaí in Swords have reopened Main Street and the Malahide Road following an earlier security alert.
The alarm was raised shortly after 16:30 and a cursory search was carried out by Gardaí and business owners in the area as a precaution. Nothing was located by Gardaí and enquiries are ongoing.
The Pavilions Shopping Centre was also evacuated.
Councillor Ann Graves said via her official Facebook page that: “Bomb scare in Swords Garda Station – Main Street, Pavilions and surrounding area closed. I’ve spoken to Gardaí who are treating the matter seriously.”
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