Police Detain Trio in Connection with Failed Bomb Attack in County Armagh
Authorities have apprehended a 15-year-old boy, a 48-year-old man, and a 39-year-old woman as part of a high-profile investigation into a car bomb attempt targeting a police station in Lurgan, County Armagh. The attack, which unfolded in March, involved a hijacked food delivery driver coerced into transporting a “crude but viable” explosive device to the station.
New IRA Claims Responsibility for Attack
The dissident republican group New IRA openly took responsibility for the incident, which triggered a significant security alert across the region. Justice Minister Naomi Long emphasized the grave danger posed, stating that had the device detonated, it would have wrought devastating consequences.
Details of the Arrests and Ongoing Investigations
Under the provisions of the Terrorism Act, police detained the boy and the man on Wednesday. Subsequently, the woman was arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice, obstructing law enforcement, and assisting an offender. All three were taken into custody within the Lurgan vicinity, where authorities continue to conduct multiple searches.
Police Statement and Call for Public Assistance
A spokesperson for the Police Service of Northern Ireland condemned the attack as a “cowardly and widely condemned” act that endangered innocent lives on the night of March 30. The official pledged relentless efforts to bring those responsible to justice and urged anyone with pertinent information to come forward promptly.
