A man in his 40s has been charged following the discovery of a bomb in a car intercepted on the N2 near Carrickmacross. The vehicle was stopped during an operation aimed at addressing alleged dissident republican activities.
The man is scheduled to appear at the Criminal Courts of Justice on Saturday evening. A 25-year-old woman has also been charged in connection with the same incident, which occurred close to the Irish border.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding dissident republican activities in Ireland, particularly near the border. The legal proceedings may provide insights into the current security landscape and the effectiveness of law enforcement in addressing such threats.