29/07/2014

'Bomb Parts' Discovered During Search

A number of components for an explosive device have been found during a search in Strabane, Co Tyrone, police have confirmed.

The items were found during a search of a property in the Carrigullin Road area of the town. The items have been removed from the derelict outhouse for forensic examination.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

(JP/CD)

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