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Gavin Booth

  • Jul 25

    Law student charged after bomb with Semtex and detonator found in car near Irish border

    Isobella Perrie Sullivan, 25, was arrested after gardaí intercepted her car on the N2 near Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan. The device, which the court heard contained Semtex, a detonator and a timing power unit, was described as a viable bomb capable of causing catastrophic damage and loss of life.

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