17/12/2025
Renewed PSNI Appeal After Viable Device Found In Ballyclare
PSNI Detectives are appealing again for information following a security alert in the Ballylagan Road area of Ballyclare on the morning of Sunday, 14th December.
Detective Inspector Kelly Gallagher confirmed details of the incident: "Police received a report of a suspicious object located outside a property in the Ballylagan Road area shortly after 9am on Sunday."
Police personnel attended the scene and were joined by Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO). Following an examination, the device was confirmed to be viable.
DI Gallagher stated that investigators believe the incident was a deliberate act of targeting based on mistaken identity. "We believe this deliberate act is a case of mistaken identity and we would like to hear from anyone with information that could help our investigation. Please contact us on 101, quoting reference number 455 14/12/25."
Information can also be reported online using the non-emergency reporting form available via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
Alternatively, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.
Detective Inspector Kelly Gallagher confirmed details of the incident: "Police received a report of a suspicious object located outside a property in the Ballylagan Road area shortly after 9am on Sunday."
Police personnel attended the scene and were joined by Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO). Following an examination, the device was confirmed to be viable.
Information can also be reported online using the non-emergency reporting form available via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
Alternatively, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.
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