4 held after car bomb found near N. Ireland

The bomb is intercepted as it was headed toward Northern Ireland The M1 motorway was closed during the ordeal

Belfast, Northern Ireland (CNN) -- Police in the Republic of Ireland arrested four men after finding a bomb in a car near the border with Northern Ireland, authorities said Wednesday.

Police said the viable mortar with a launch tube was discovered when they stopped the car near Dundalk on one of Ireland's busiest motorways late Tuesday night.

Irish media report the intelligence-led operation involved officers investigating dissident republican activity.

The bomb was intercepted as the car was headed north, raising fears the device was primed for an attack in Northern Ireland.

The M1 motorway was closed while an Irish army team carried out what the army described as "a technically difficult task that took over four hours in freezing conditions," Capt. Pat O'Connor said.

The device was removed for further examination, and the scene was declared safe Wednesday morning.

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Your Health: Before and After Weight Loss

Being overweight or obese has many negative effects on the body. Your health is a major concern with people who have excess body fat, and should not be taken lightly. If something is not done, extra weight can lead to permanent damage to your internal organs, or even death.

Some of the most common effects of excess weight on the body are high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney problems, diabetes and much more. Fat has also been known as a storing place for carcinogens, which are a chemical that causes cancer. These are all very serious conditions, and if you do not take care of your body they can easily become a reality for anyone with extra weight.

Once you have decided its time to make a move and change some things in your life concerning your weight, it is important to choose a weight loss program that works for you. You should combine a healthy diet with a daily exercise routine to lose weight quickly and effectively. Stay away from diets that extremely change what you eat or tell you to eat a very small amount of food each day. Remember, it is good that you are losing weight, but if you lose weight too quickly, that can also have a negative effect on the body as well. Your body must adapt to the changes that you are making, so it should take time.

As the weight comes off, you will start to feel better not only physically, but mentally as well. you will feel healthy and proud of the changes you have made.

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