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13/09/2018
WWII Device Made Safe In Lough Foyle
A World War II device found in Lough Foyle has been made safe, the PSNI have confirmed.
A police spokesperson revealed Royal Navy clearance divers carried out a controlled explosion on Wednesday, 12 September, after the device was discovered in the Lough close to the Campsie area of L'Derry.
The PSNI stated: "Following the discovery of a World War 2 device in Lough Foyle, close to the Campsie area of Derry / Londonderry, Royal Navy clearance divers attended the scene this evening and made the item safe by carrying out a controlled explosion under the water."
(LM/CM)
A police spokesperson revealed Royal Navy clearance divers carried out a controlled explosion on Wednesday, 12 September, after the device was discovered in the Lough close to the Campsie area of L'Derry.
The PSNI stated: "Following the discovery of a World War 2 device in Lough Foyle, close to the Campsie area of Derry / Londonderry, Royal Navy clearance divers attended the scene this evening and made the item safe by carrying out a controlled explosion under the water."
(LM/CM)
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