23/04/2015

Viable Pipe Bombs Found In L'Derry Made Safe

Three viable pipe bombs discovered in Drumahoe, L'Derry, have been made safe.

The devices were found by a member of the public on Wednesday morning.

Army bomb experts attended the scene at approximately 10.30am.

Police said the devices had the potential to kill or maim.

A number of roads closed during the security alert have been re-opened.

Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/MH)

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