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13/12/2007
Army Remove Device In Banbridge GAA Alert
A 'viable' pipe bomb has been found at a GAA ground in County Down.
The bomb was found during an overnight alert at the ground on the Ballela Road outside Banbridge.
Police have since described the device as "viable" and it has now been removed by the Army Technical Officers.
The area was first cleared last night at around 9pm when the alarm was raised following a telephone warning.
An unknown male caller said a device had been left at the ground.
Police have since appealed for anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the area on Wednesday evening to contact them as soon as possible.
(BMcC)
The bomb was found during an overnight alert at the ground on the Ballela Road outside Banbridge.
Police have since described the device as "viable" and it has now been removed by the Army Technical Officers.
The area was first cleared last night at around 9pm when the alarm was raised following a telephone warning.
An unknown male caller said a device had been left at the ground.
Police have since appealed for anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the area on Wednesday evening to contact them as soon as possible.
(BMcC)
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