Gardaí Investigate Bomb Found at Russian-Owned Refinery in Limerick
A viable bomb was discovered near a Russian-owned refinery in Co Limerick, prompting Gardaí to investigate. The bomb was found attached to a fuel tank near the Aughinish Alumina refinery sports and social club building. The area was secured, and the device was rendered safe by the Defence Forces.
The Aughinish Alumina Refinery, located near Foynes in Co Limerick, had a viable bomb discovered near the facility on Friday afternoon. Gardaí are investigating the incident. The bomb was found attached to a fuel tank near the Aughinish Alumina refinery sports and social club building. It was confirmed to be a viable device capable of causing harm. The area was cordoned off, and staff at the facility were temporarily unable to leave. The bomb was safely rendered inactive by the Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal team. CCTV footage will be crucial in identifying the perpetrators. The area has been declared safe, and investigations are ongoing.
There are speculations that the bomb threat may be related to recent events in Kyiv. The Aughinish Alumina plant, owned by Russian company Rusal, has faced controversies due to its Russian connections. Despite sanctions on Russian entities, the Irish government has not sanctioned the Askeaton plant. In the past, the plant has been targeted with criminal damage. The company has not yet provided a comment on the recent incident.
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