Hoax bomb alert in Drogheda investigated

Gardaí in Co Louth are investigating a hoax bomb alert at a sports shop in Drogheda.

Gardaí in Co Louth are investigating a hoax bomb alert at a sports shop in Drogheda.

A telephone warning was received at around 5.00 a.m. that there was an explosive device at Lifestyle Sports.

Howover, despite an extensive search of the premises, nothing was found and the incident was declared a hoax.

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