Man arrested as security alert ends

A man in his 30s has been charged following his arrest regarding a security alert in County Tyrone.

Residents had to be evacuated from their homes in the Oakfield Gardens area of Moy on Friday evening.

Police said there were a number of viable devices in the property and a controlled explosion was carried out, before residents returned home on Saturday morning.

The 30-year-old man has been charged with with possessing explosives under suspicious circumstances.

He is due to appear before Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 11th August.

Detective Sergeant Dougherty said: “Police received a report of a suspicious object at a residential property shortly before 4.40pm on Friday, August 8.

“Officers attended the scene, and a public safety operation commenced. Cordons were put in place and a number of local residents had to be evacuated from their homes overnight.

“Ammunition Technical Officers determined that there were a number of viable devices in the property and carried out controlled explosions, before residents were able to return to their homes on Saturday morning.

"There is no further risk to the public, but officers remain in the area as part of our ongoing investigation.

“This was an extremely distressing experience for residents, and we understand the impact of the disruption faced.

"We are grateful for their support and cooperation as we worked to keep everyone safe.

"One man, aged in his 30s, was arrested on suspicion of possessing explosives under suspicious circumstances.

“A number of items have been taken away for further examination and as enquiries are ongoing, we appeal to anyone with any information to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 1138 of 8/8/25.”

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