Dissident republicans ‘have remote detonation capability’
A 600lb device found on the outskirts of Newry a week and a half ago could have been set off by someone in the area with a transmitter, according to reports.
Assistant PSNI Chief Constable Drew Harris told this newspaper that the technology involved is a “step up” for the terrorists.
Police had already said the device in a white Citroen Berlingo van, which was spotted by a member of the public, was “ready to go”.
Mr Harris added that it was designed to kill and was to be detonated with a remote transmitter.
“Anyone close to that bomb, had it exploded, would not have survived,” Mr Harris stated.
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Posted on May 12, 2012, in EXPOSING THE TRUTH IN ULSTER and tagged Chief Constable, Citroën, Citroën Berlingo, Dissident republican, Newry, Northern Ireland, Police Service of Northern Ireland, Politics. Bookmark the permalink. 1 Comment.
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