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A crude but viable pipe bomb has been removed following a security alert which caused major disruption in Newry.
The alarm was raised at about 8.20am on Thursday.
Ammunition technical officers carried out a controlled explosion on the device.
It has been described as a viable suspected pipe bomb, and was removed and taken away for further forensic examination.
A security alert in the Monaghan Street area of Newry has ended with all roads now open. A suspicious object located in the area has been declared as a crude yet viable device.
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— Police Newry, Mourne and Down (@PSNINMDown) June 20, 2024
Inspector Kelly Gibson said the security alert caused major disruption.
“This security alert on one of Newry’s busiest streets has caused major disruption to local businesses and resulted in some people being evacuated from their homes today as we conducted this public safety operation,” she said.
“We would like to thank them for their understanding and patience as we conducted our investigations.
“Our inquiries are continuing and anyone with any information is asked to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 294 of June 20.”
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