The discovery of a bomb containing suspected military grade explosives close to the border has been described as a “very worrying” development by gardaí. Commissioner Kelly said the bomb “would have or could have potentially caused significant damage“. It has been reported that gardaí believe the device would have been ready to be attached to a vehicle, creating a car bomb. “We will continue to liaise closely with An Garda Síochána in relation to their investigation, and provide any support as required.” “But I also know that there’s been great cooperation between the PSNI and An Garda Síochána, and I think I suppose the developments recently and the work of An Garda Síochána indicate the benefits of having that close cooperation between the PSNI and An Garda Síochána.”