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31/07/2024
Portadown Suspicious Object Declared A Hoax
A suspicious object at the centre of a Portadown security alert has been declared a hoax.
Shortly after 8.45pm on Tuesday, 30 July, police received a report of a suspicious object in the Upper Church Lane area.
Emergency service responded and sealed the area, evacuating local residents and closing a number of roads.
Ammunition Technical Officers were called to the scene and examined the object. It was declared a hoax and removed for further examination.
The PSNI thanked local residents and the public for the patience and co-operation during the incident.
Anyone with any information about the incident, or anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious, is asked to contact police.
Shortly after 8.45pm on Tuesday, 30 July, police received a report of a suspicious object in the Upper Church Lane area.
Emergency service responded and sealed the area, evacuating local residents and closing a number of roads.
Ammunition Technical Officers were called to the scene and examined the object. It was declared a hoax and removed for further examination.
The PSNI thanked local residents and the public for the patience and co-operation during the incident.
Anyone with any information about the incident, or anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious, is asked to contact police.
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