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31/08/2022
Security Alert In Portadown Now Ended
A security alert following the discovery of a suspected World War Two grenade in Portadown has now ended.
The device was found on Bridge Street on Tuesday by a member of the public who had been fishing in the River Bann.
Ammunition technical officers attended the scene and confirmed it was a viable device.
A controlled explosion was carried out on the device.
PSNI Inspector Browne said: "We would like to thank the public for their patience while we were dealing with this incident."
All roads have been reopened.
The device was found on Bridge Street on Tuesday by a member of the public who had been fishing in the River Bann.
Ammunition technical officers attended the scene and confirmed it was a viable device.
A controlled explosion was carried out on the device.
PSNI Inspector Browne said: "We would like to thank the public for their patience while we were dealing with this incident."
All roads have been reopened.
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