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Irish Nationalists Linked to March Hijack, Bomb; 100 Homes Evacuated

5/8/2026

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Police say Irish nationalist militants likely orchestrated the March hijacking and placement of improvised explosive device.
After a explosion rendered the device safe, a suspect was charged with attempted murder and explosives offenses, prompting evacuation of 100 homes as the device—found in a vehicle sent to a station—was secured.
Earlier arrests of a 48-year-old man, a 15-year-old boy and a 39-year-old woman preceded the charged suspect’s scheduled Friday court appearance.

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Police say Irish nationalist militants likely orchestrated the March hijacking and placement of improvised explosive device.
After a explosion rendered the device safe, a suspect was charged with attempted murder and explosives offenses, prompting evacuation of 100 homes as the device—found in a vehicle sent to a station—was secured.
Earlier arrests of a 48-year-old man, a 15-year-old boy and a 39-year-old woman preceded the charged suspect’s scheduled Friday court appearance.