A “viable device” has been removed from the scene of a security alert in Co Armagh.
The PSNI received reports of a suspicious object in the Enniskeen area of Craigavon on Monday afternoon.
Cordons were put in place and officers told the public to avoid the area during the alert.
Inspector Adam Ruston said: “At around 1.45pm, police attended a report of a suspicious object located in the area.
“The object, which has been declared as a viable device, has been taken away for further forensic examinations.
“We would like to thank those affected by this alert for their patience during this proactive policing operation.
“Our enquiries are continuing and we would ask anyone with any information which could assist with our enquiries to call us on the non-emergency number 101 quoting reference number 1244 of 01/11/21.”
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