05/03/2015
Viable Incendiary Device Found On Police Station Grounds
A controlled explosion has been carried out on a viable incendiary device discovered on the grounds of Ballycastle Police Station, Co Antrim.
A second device found has been declared a hoax.
They were discovered on the Ramoan Road on Thursday morning.
A number of businesses were forced to close during the alert, however they have now reopened.
(CD/JP)
A second device found has been declared a hoax.
They were discovered on the Ramoan Road on Thursday morning.
A number of businesses were forced to close during the alert, however they have now reopened.
(CD/JP)
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UUP MLA condemns bomb attack on police station
A nail bomb attack, in which a device was thrown into the grounds of a police station in Co Tyrone has been condemned by local Ulster Unionist MLA, Derek Hussey. The coffee jar type device, which was made safe by army technical officers, was found in the grounds of Castlederg Police station on Sunday.
UUP MLA condemns bomb attack on police station
A nail bomb attack, in which a device was thrown into the grounds of a police station in Co Tyrone has been condemned by local Ulster Unionist MLA, Derek Hussey. The coffee jar type device, which was made safe by army technical officers, was found in the grounds of Castlederg Police station on Sunday.
01 April 2026
Viable Explosive Device Left Outside Lurgan Police Station Following Hijacking
A major security operation was launched in Lurgan following a hijacking and subsequent bomb threat at the local police station on Monday, 30 March. At approximately 10.30pm, a fast food delivery driver was targeted while making a delivery in Deramore Drive, located in the Kilwilkie area.
Viable Explosive Device Left Outside Lurgan Police Station Following Hijacking
A major security operation was launched in Lurgan following a hijacking and subsequent bomb threat at the local police station on Monday, 30 March. At approximately 10.30pm, a fast food delivery driver was targeted while making a delivery in Deramore Drive, located in the Kilwilkie area.
31 January 2005
Incendiary device discovered in supermarket
Police have again urged management and staff of local businesses in Co Tyrone to remain vigilant following the discovery of an incendiary device at the weekend. The device was found in a supermarket on the Branch Road in Strabane in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Incendiary device discovered in supermarket
Police have again urged management and staff of local businesses in Co Tyrone to remain vigilant following the discovery of an incendiary device at the weekend. The device was found in a supermarket on the Branch Road in Strabane in the early hours of Sunday morning.
26 August 2016
Viable Device Found In North Belfast Linked To Hate Crime
A viable device found during a security alert in north Belfast is believed to be linked to a hate crime. Police and army bomb disposal experts attended the scene at Atlantic Avenue on Thursday, 25 August. A number of residents were evacuated from their homes, however they have since returned.
Viable Device Found In North Belfast Linked To Hate Crime
A viable device found during a security alert in north Belfast is believed to be linked to a hate crime. Police and army bomb disposal experts attended the scene at Atlantic Avenue on Thursday, 25 August. A number of residents were evacuated from their homes, however they have since returned.
08 May 2015
Viable Device Found In Newry Had Detonated
A device found in Newry on Thursday had exploded, according to police. The device was discovered on the Barracric Road and a railway line between Newry and Dundalk was forced to close. It has since been re-opened. No damage was caused and there were no reports of any injuries. The device has been taken away by the police for further examination.
Viable Device Found In Newry Had Detonated
A device found in Newry on Thursday had exploded, according to police. The device was discovered on the Barracric Road and a railway line between Newry and Dundalk was forced to close. It has since been re-opened. No damage was caused and there were no reports of any injuries. The device has been taken away by the police for further examination.
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