Coleraine suspicious object was 'historic munition' now declared safe

Police have said that the suspicious object found in Coleraine was a ‘piece of historic munition’.

Police attended a report of a suspicious object in the Orchardville area of Coleraine on Tuesday, 9th September.

Police are currently in attendance following a report of a suspicious object located at the Orchardville area of Coleraine on Tuesday 9th September. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.placeholder image
Police are currently in attendance following a report of a suspicious object located at the Orchardville area of Coleraine on Tuesday 9th September. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

Motorists were advised to avoid the area.

However, police later said that there was nothing untoward as the object was found to be a piece of historic munition which was declared safe.

Follow us
© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice