13/10/2008

Sion Mills Security Alert Ends

A security alert in Sion Mills has ended, with a suspicious vehicle removed for further examination.

Dozens of residents in the Co Tyrone village were evacuated from their home last night.

People living on Seein Road were alerted yesterday evening.

Army bomb disposals experts moved into the area, where a suspicious vehicle had raised concerns.

Police ended the security alert at 6.20am this morning.

The vehicle has been move for further examination, police said.

(PR)

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