Two individuals charged following discovery of explosive device in County Monaghan

Irish police (Gardaí) intercepted a vehicle on the N2 in County Monaghan, discovering a functional explosive device intended for transport across the border. Two suspects, a woman in her 20s and a man in his 40s, have been charged in connection with the incident, which authorities link to dissident republican activity. The discovery highlights ongoing security concerns regarding militant activity near the border.