Army carry out controlled explosion on marine flare on Tory Island

A dangerous marine flare has been made safe on Tory Island off the Donegal coast.

Army carry out controlled explosion on marine flare on Tory Island

A dangerous marine flare has been made safe on Tory Island off the Donegal coast.

A member of the public discovered the suspect item on the western coast of the island this morning.

The Army Bomb Disposal Team arrived by helicopter and carried out a controlled explosion.

The scene was declared safe shortly after midday.

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