Security alert underway in South Armagh
It follows the discovery of a suspicious object in the Mullaghbawn area
Police have been dealing with a security alert in the Mullaghbawn area of South Armagh.
It's after a suspicious device was found in the Sliabh Mor area in the early hours of this morning.
A statement from police, issued overnight, said, “Police are currently at the scene of a security alert in the Slaibh Mor area of Mullaghbawn in south Armagh.”
“A public safety operation is currently in place following the report of the discovery of a suspicious device, shortly before 1am this morning, Friday 27th June.”
“Cordons are in place at the Junction of Tullymacreevey Road and Cranny Road and the public are advised to avoid the area at this time.”