Law student charged over intercepted bomb in car near Irish border

A 25-year-old law student appeared in court facing charges related to the discovery of a bomb in a car in County Monaghan, Republic of Ireland. Isobella Perrie Sullivan, from County Kildare, was charged with possession of explosives.

The incident occurred when gardaí, the Irish police, intercepted a vehicle driven by Sullivan near Carrickmacross. This interception was part of a broader operation focused on dissident republican activities. Authorities suspect the explosive device found in the car was destined for Northern Ireland.

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The vehicle she was driving was searched and the bomb was found in a bag in the back of the car.

During a special court sitting, a member of the Garda Special Detective Unit detailed that the bomb was located in a bag in the back of the vehicle. The officer described the device as containing a timing unit, a detonator, and suspected Semtex plastic explosive. The Irish Defence Forces were called to the scene and confirmed the device was a viable bomb.

Sullivan's defense solicitor informed the court that she lives with her father and is studying to become a barrister. The judge granted bail under strict conditions, including a €15,000 surety, surrender of her passport, a curfew, and daily signing on at a garda station. Sullivan was remanded in custody pending a further bail hearing.

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The device was a viable bomb.