Soldiers find explosives in search for missing teenager Ciara Breen

Explosives have been found during the search for missing teenager Ciara Breen.

Soldiers find explosives in search for missing teenager Ciara Breen

Explosives have been found during the search for missing teenager Ciara Breen.

She was 17 when she disappaeared from her Dundalk home in 1997.

The Army sent 61 soldiers to help in the latest search for Miss Breen at Balmers Bog today.

During their search this evening they came across historical components for a bomb, and a controlled explosion was carried out.

The Defence Forces say the items appeared to have been there for some time.

The scene has been declared safe.

more courts articles

Micah Richards ‘grappled’ with man accused of headbutting Roy Keane, court told Micah Richards ‘grappled’ with man accused of headbutting Roy Keane, court told
Roy Keane ‘in shock’ after being ‘headbutted’ through doors, court told Roy Keane ‘in shock’ after being ‘headbutted’ through doors, court told
Roy Keane ‘in shock’ after being ‘headbutted’ through doors, court told Roy Keane ‘in shock’ after being ‘headbutted’ through doors, court told

More in this section

Irish Migration No change to election timing on back of opinion poll boost, Taoiseach insists
PSNI stock Body of man recovered from lake in Co Tyrone
Garda Body of man found in Co Monaghan house
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited