A Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team was called to Glasnevin, north Dublin on Saturday to remove what was described as a "viable device"
The device was discovered at 11am on the river bank on Mobhi Drive, and removed for further examination.
Gardaí from Ballymun had closed off the scene until the EOD unit completed its work. Gardaí said their investigations were ongoing.
