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16 Oct 2025

Two charged in Tyrone and Fermanagh over discovery of device in Irish Republic

Two charged in Tyrone and Fermanagh over discovery of device in Irish Republic

Two men have been charged in connection with the discovery of a suspected explosive device in the Irish Republic last year.

Police arrested the pair, aged 44 and 49, in Fermanagh and Tyrone on Tuesday night.

They were charged with the preparation of a terrorist act and are due to appear via video link at Strabane Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.

Police said the arrests were in connection with the discovery of a suspected improvised explosive device in the Ravensdale area of Co Louth on June 9 2024.

“They have been arrested under Section 41 Terrorism of the Terrorism Act 2000, and have been taken to the Serious Crime Suite at Musgrave Police Station for questioning,” a Police Service of Northern Ireland spokesperson said, adding they are working alongside colleagues in An Garda Siochana.

“We are grateful for the support of local communities and encourage anyone with information, or concerns, to contact us on 101 or report online via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport.”

Previously, detectives charged two men, both aged 44, in connection with this investigation.

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