The bomb squad was called to the scene of a viable Improvised Explosive Device, at a private residence in the Blackwater Estate in Dundalk, at around half past 4 this morning.
Following an assessment, the device was made safe at the scene through a controlled explosion.
The situation was declared safe at a quarter past 5 this morning, and the components were handed over to An Garda Síochána to assist with their investigation.
This morning's operation is the 53rd call-out that Bomb Disposal Teams have undertaken so far this year.
