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31/01/2005
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.
Army Technical Officers made safe the viable device and a number of items were removed for forensic examination.
SDLP MLA for the area Eugene McMenamin said those behind this latest attack were putting people out of work
"At a time when many people are doing their utmost in promoting our town there are those who are hell bent trying to destroy it," he said.
Police have appealed for anyone with information about Sunday’s incident to contact detectives on 028 71 367 337 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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The device was found in a supermarket on the Branch Road in Strabane in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Army Technical Officers made safe the viable device and a number of items were removed for forensic examination.
SDLP MLA for the area Eugene McMenamin said those behind this latest attack were putting people out of work
"At a time when many people are doing their utmost in promoting our town there are those who are hell bent trying to destroy it," he said.
Police have appealed for anyone with information about Sunday’s incident to contact detectives on 028 71 367 337 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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