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01/02/2012
Pipe Bombs Found In Portadown
Four pipe bombs have been discovered in Portadown.
During a security alert, Army bomb experts were called to a field at Carbet Road at around 10am on Tuesday morning.
The bombs were found in a box and were taken away for further investigation.
PSNI Chief Inspector Anthony McNally said: "These devices left lying in an open area with no thought for who may come across them.
"We are extremely fortunate that we were able to make them safe before anyone was injured or worse."
The police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them immediately on 0845 600 8000.
(CD/GK)
During a security alert, Army bomb experts were called to a field at Carbet Road at around 10am on Tuesday morning.
The bombs were found in a box and were taken away for further investigation.
PSNI Chief Inspector Anthony McNally said: "These devices left lying in an open area with no thought for who may come across them.
"We are extremely fortunate that we were able to make them safe before anyone was injured or worse."
The police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them immediately on 0845 600 8000.
(CD/GK)
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