03/01/2024

Appeal For Information On Newry Security Alert

The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a security alert in Newry on Monday, 01 January.

The alert began when it was reported to police that a suspicious object had been left in the Drumgullion Avenue area at around 2.50pm.

A number of homes in the area were evacuated as officers conducted a public safety operation in the area.

Following an examination, the device was declared viable before being made safe and removed for further examination.

Inspector McCormick said: "Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1310 of 01/01/24.

"A report can also be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/."


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