16 year old boy arrested under Terrorism Act after suspected explosive devices found in Omagh
It follows the planned search of an address yesterday
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A 16 year old boy has been arrested under the Terrorism Act after four suspected explosive devices were found at a property in County Tyrone.
It follows the planned search of an address in the Gardenville Avenue area of Omagh yesterday.
PSNI Detective Inspector Winters said, “Police carried out a planned search at an address in the Gardenville Avenue area of the town”
“Following the discovery of a suspicious device, cordons were put in place and a number of residents had to leave their homes while Ammunition Technical Officers carried out an examination.
“Three further suspicious devices were found as our search continued. At this stage, we believe that all four are viable explosive devices and they have since been removed from the property for forensic examination.”
“A 16-year-old male was arrested under the Terrorism Act and remains in police custody at this time.”
“Detectives are working at pace. We would urge the public not to speculate – it’s important to stress that, while the suspect has been arrested under the Terrorism Act, our investigation to establish a motive remains very much ongoing.”
“We would ask anyone who may have information that could assist our investigation to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 281 24/08/256.”
A security alert in the area has ended.