Balbriggan Garda station has been closed after a device found at a nearby location was handed in by a member of the public.
The device, which is believed to be historical in nature, was brought to the station on Wednesday afternoon.
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Gardaí confirmed the Defence Forces' explosive ordinance disposal team has been request to attend the scene and the station has been closed as a precaution.
A statement from Gardaí said no further information is available at this time.