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Two charged with preparation of terrorist act over device found in Louth in 2024

The improvised explosive device was discovered in Co Louth in June last year
The improvised explosive device was discovered in Co Louth in June last year

Two men have been charged with preparation of a terrorist act in connection with the discovery of a suspected improvised explosive device in Co Louth last year.

The men, aged 44 and 49, were arrested yesterday evening in the Fermanagh and Dungannon areas by detectives from the PSNI's Terrorism Investigation Unit.

The arrests relate to the discovery of a suspected improvised explosive device in the Ravensdale area of Co Louth on 9 June 2024.

They are due to appear via video link before Strabane Magistrates' Court tomorrow.

Police said two men, both aged 44, were previously charged in connection with this investigation.

They said that officers also continue to work with colleagues in An Garda Síochána.