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23/04/2015
Viable Pipe Bombs Found In L'Derry Made Safe
Three viable pipe bombs discovered in Drumahoe, L'Derry, have been made safe.
The devices were found by a member of the public on Wednesday morning.
Army bomb experts attended the scene at approximately 10.30am.
Police said the devices had the potential to kill or maim.
A number of roads closed during the security alert have been re-opened.
Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/MH)
The devices were found by a member of the public on Wednesday morning.
Army bomb experts attended the scene at approximately 10.30am.
Police said the devices had the potential to kill or maim.
A number of roads closed during the security alert have been re-opened.
Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/MH)
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