A man has been arrested in Dublin after four explosive devices were seized.
Gardaí made the discovery in the Ronanstown area around 3.40pm on Sunday after searching a van.
A small amount of suspected cannabis and a scrambler bike were also seized during further searches in the Ballyfermot and Ronanstown areas.
The man in his 40s remains in custody at a Dublin Garda station after being detained using Offences Against the State legislation.
The Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team attended the scene and safely removed the explosive devices.
