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Dervock alert ends: Suspicious object deemed non-viable
31 Oct
Summary
- A suspicious object was found on a windowsill in Greystone Crescent.
- Police conducted a controlled explosion after deeming the object non-viable.
- Residents were evacuated but allowed to return home before late evening.
A security operation in Dervock has concluded after a suspicious object was investigated. The item, discovered on a windowsill in Greystone Crescent on Friday evening, was reported to police around 5:00 PM GMT. Officers identified it as a potential explosive device, leading to the evacuation of nearby homes and the establishment of safety cordons. This allowed for a thorough examination of the object by Ammunition Technical Officers, who worked alongside police. The situation was resolved with a controlled explosion, and residents were able to return to their properties shortly before 10:30 PM. All cordons were subsequently lifted from the area.
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