Viable devices found in Co Armagh security alert
Two viable devices have been discovered in Co Armagh following a security alert.
Police were called to the Enniskeen area of Craigavon at around 11.45pm on Saturday following a report of a suspicious object.
The area was cordoned off and a number of houses were evacuated while Army bomb experts worked at the scene.
Security alert in Enniskeen area of Craigavon last night has ended. ATO attended.2 suspicious objects found at the scene have been declared viable devices.Residents have been allowed to return home.Thank you to those affected for your patience as we worked to make the scene safe.
— PSNI (@PoliceServiceNI) February 17, 2019
A PSNI spokesman said two suspicious objects were found to be viable devices.
Residents who were evacuated from their homes were allowed to return on Sunday morning.
The spokesman added: “Thank you to those affected for your patience as we worked to make the area safe.”
