‘Crude yet viable device’ sparked day-long Newry security alert
A security alert in Newry has now ended after a viable suspected pipe bomb was recovered.
Police said a suspicious object located in the Monaghan Street area on Thursday (June 20), has been declared as a crude yet viable device.
Officers attended the scene following the report around 8.20am, alongside ammunition technical officers who carried out a controlled explosion.
The object, which police described as a viable suspected pipe bomb, has been taken away for further forensic examination.
Inspector Gibson said: “This security alert on one of Newry’s busiest streets has caused major disruption to local businesses and resulted in some people being evacuated from their homes today as we conducted this public safety operation.
“We would like to thank them for their understanding and patience as we conducted our investigations.“Our enquiries are continuing and anyone with any information is asked to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 294 of 20/06/24.”A report can also be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form or Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.