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Attempt at killing police officers with explosive device in Newtownbutler
Posted by Arms Control Center in ARMED FORCES, CRIMES & VIOLENCE, SPECIAL WEAPONS, TERRORISM, tags: explosive device, Ireland, police, terrorismThe episode transpired in Newtownbutler, a few kilometres away from the border with the Republic of Ireland. The detonation of the explosive device aimed to kill the police officers that had followed a tip-off regarding the specific area.
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