31/01/2019
Suspicious Object Sparks Antrim Security Alert
Police are currently dealing with a security alert in County Antrim.
The discovery of a suspicious object sparked the operation on the A6 Belfast Road on Thursday 31 January.
The road has been closed between the New Lodge and Rathmore roads.
Diversions are in place and airport traffic is not likely to be affected.
(JG/CM)
The discovery of a suspicious object sparked the operation on the A6 Belfast Road on Thursday 31 January.
The road has been closed between the New Lodge and Rathmore roads.
Diversions are in place and airport traffic is not likely to be affected.
(JG/CM)
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