Keady: explosive device found in house search
Police are probing a potential link with a recent security alert in Milford, Armagh
An "improvised explosive device" has been uncovered in a house during a security operation in Co Armagh.
The PSNI said it had made the device safe and removed a number of items from the property in Keady.
The items and the device were seized and taken away for further forensic examinations.
Officers carried out a search at the location in support of an investigation by An Garda Síochána in Monaghan.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "Inquiries are continuing and at this stage and police are investigating a potential link between this search and a security alert which occurred at the Ballyards Road area of Milford in Armagh on Tuesday 1st July.
“Our enquiries are continuing in relation to this investigation, as we work closely with our colleagues from An Garda Síochána. We would appeal to anyone who may be able to assist to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 361 07/07/25. Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”