12/12/2018
'Improvised Weapon' Found During Security Alert
An "improvised weapon" has been discovered during a security alert in west Belfast, according to the PSNI.
Police said they received information about an "explosive device" on Upper Dunmurry Lane on Monday, 10 December.
Residents were evacuated from their homes and schools remained closed during the alert which lasted two days.
Police said the weapon they discovered was "designed to kill or seriously injure police officers".
The weapon has been taken for further examination.
(CD/CM)
Police said they received information about an "explosive device" on Upper Dunmurry Lane on Monday, 10 December.
Residents were evacuated from their homes and schools remained closed during the alert which lasted two days.
Police said the weapon they discovered was "designed to kill or seriously injure police officers".
The weapon has been taken for further examination.
(CD/CM)
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