28/04/2025
Viable Device Recovered After Ballyclare Security Alert
A viable device has been recovered following a security alert in the Ballyclare area on Saturday night, 26th April.
Police received a report of a suspicious object in a residential area at approximately 10:50pm. Officers attended the scene, and the object was subsequently declared viable and removed for further forensic examination.
Inspector Moore expressed gratitude to the local community for their cooperation during the incident. He also appealed for anyone with information to come forward: "Police would like to thank the local community for their understanding and would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to the incident, to contact them on 101, quoting reference number 1655 26/04/24. Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org."
Police received a report of a suspicious object in a residential area at approximately 10:50pm. Officers attended the scene, and the object was subsequently declared viable and removed for further forensic examination.
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