Man Arrested After Non-Viable Device Found at Liffey Valley Shopping Centre

A man in his 30s was arrested Wednesday evening at Liffey Valley Shopping Centre in Dublin following the discovery of a suspect device. Authorities have since determined the device to be non-viable and the area has been secured.

Incident Details

Gardaí (Irish police) were alerted to the incident at approximately 7:20 PM on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, involving a “suspect device” near the bus terminal at the shopping centre as reported by RTÉ. The Defence Forces’ Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team was called in shortly before 8:30 PM to assess the situation according to the Independent.ie.

Bomb disposal experts determined the device was “non-viable,” and the scene was handed back to Gardaí control by 10:00 PM . A cordon that had been put in place around the area was subsequently lifted.

Arrest and Investigation

The man, who was found to be intoxicated, was arrested under public order legislation and is currently being held at a Garda station in Dublin . Investigations are ongoing.

Emergency Response

Dublin Fire Brigade responded to the incident, with traffic restrictions in place around Liffey Valley near the bus terminal. Firefighters and paramedics from Tallaght, along with an ambulance from Blanchardstown, were dispatched to the scene . A district officer from Dolphin’s Barn and Gardaí were also present.

Go-Ahead Ireland, a bus company involved in the incident, stated it was working with emergency services to assist with their investigation . Several buses were moved away from the area as a precaution.