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22/07/2015
Public Issue Warning To Be 'Vigilant' Following Lurgan Security Alert
Police have issued a warning to the public to be "vigilant" following a security alert in Lurgan last weekend.
Remnants of an improvised explosive device, which exploded during the alert, were recovered along with another device which was not capable of detonating, during the incident in the Victoria street area.
Craigavon District Commander, Superintendent Davy Moore, said: "Our investigation into the weekend's security alert continues and I would like to remind the public to remain cautious in the area of Lake Street and Victoria Road.
"Please be vigilant and if you notice anything of a suspicious nature please contact us immediately on 101 or 999 in an emergency."
(CD/JP)
Remnants of an improvised explosive device, which exploded during the alert, were recovered along with another device which was not capable of detonating, during the incident in the Victoria street area.
Craigavon District Commander, Superintendent Davy Moore, said: "Our investigation into the weekend's security alert continues and I would like to remind the public to remain cautious in the area of Lake Street and Victoria Road.
"Please be vigilant and if you notice anything of a suspicious nature please contact us immediately on 101 or 999 in an emergency."
(CD/JP)
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