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NI News: Devices found in Armagh security alerts 'could have caused serious harm'

Two devices found in security alerts in Co Armagh 'could have caused serious harm'.

Police say the alerts in Camlough and Maghery have now ended as the devices were made safe and removed.

PSNI closed the Newtown Road at Camlough following the discovery of a suspicious object on Monday morning.

They then sealed off a section of shoreline of Lough Neagh near Maghery, following the discovery of a second suspicious object.

Chief Superintendent Andy Freeburn, South Area Commander said: “I can confirm that both areas have now been made safe and we have removed two devices for forensic examination.

"These devices were of crude construction, but could have caused serious harm. We are at the very early stages of an investigation and are keeping an open mind as to the motivation.

"I would like to thank local communities for their support and patience as we worked to keep people safe.

"We are keen to hear from anyone who may have noticed any unusual activity or anything out of the ordinary in either the Newtown Road area of Camlough or in the vicinity of Milltown, Maghery prior to 22 March. Please call us on 101 or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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