19/09/2019
Suspicious Object Sparks Alert In Castlewellan
A police operation is ongoing in Castlewellan, County Down, following the discovery of a suspicious object.
A cordon is in place and part of the Ardnabannon and Castlewellan Roads have been closed to the public while police work to make the area safe.
The object was discovered in the Priests Road area of the town on Wednesday evening, 18 September.
Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes for their journey.
(JG/CM)
A cordon is in place and part of the Ardnabannon and Castlewellan Roads have been closed to the public while police work to make the area safe.
The object was discovered in the Priests Road area of the town on Wednesday evening, 18 September.
Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes for their journey.
(JG/CM)
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