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19/08/2024
Major Public Safety Operation Continues On Newtownards
A large-scale public safety operation is ongoing in Newtownards following the discovery of a suspected historic piece of munition in the Rivenwood area of the town.
A large number of homes have been evacuated as police continue with a clearance operation.
Ards and North Down District Commander Superintendent Johnston McDowell said: "I would like to thank all those impacted residents, who we have spoken to in relation to the ongoing public safety operation in the Rivenwood area of the town.
"In excess of 400 homes have been affected by this operation. This is a significant number of properties, and we thank residents for their patience and understanding. I would like to state that if home owners or residents have not been spoken to directly by police, or received information in relation to this matter, it's unlikely that they will be impacted by the clearance operation at this time.
"It is anticipated at this stage that the operation will continue for a number of days. A police cordon is in place and motorists are advised to continue to avoid the area.
"I appreciate the disruption that this has caused, however keeping people safe is paramount, and we will not take any risks. I want to thank those who may be affected for their patience at this time.
"We will continue to minimise any further disruption, as our priority is to keep residents and the local community safe."
A large number of homes have been evacuated as police continue with a clearance operation.
Ards and North Down District Commander Superintendent Johnston McDowell said: "I would like to thank all those impacted residents, who we have spoken to in relation to the ongoing public safety operation in the Rivenwood area of the town.
"It is anticipated at this stage that the operation will continue for a number of days. A police cordon is in place and motorists are advised to continue to avoid the area.
"I appreciate the disruption that this has caused, however keeping people safe is paramount, and we will not take any risks. I want to thank those who may be affected for their patience at this time.
"We will continue to minimise any further disruption, as our priority is to keep residents and the local community safe."
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