Controlled explosion carried out by the Army on suspect device in village near Claudy
It’s the second suspected bomb found in the Feeney area in two weeks
A suspect device blown up by the Army tonight in Co Derry was a viable bomb, the police have confirmed.
The bomb was found in the Feeney area during a security alert and a controlled explosion was carried out by army technical officers.
It is the second device dealt with by security forces in the last two weeks.
Police can confirm that the device found in the Feeney area during a security alert has been declared a viable device.
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PSNI Superintendent John Magill said: “This is the second security alert in the area since mid-November. Again, we have had road closures and disruption caused to a rural community.
“People are trying to go about their day to day lives. They are trying to get children to school, visit elderly relatives and go about their working week. The last thing people need is the recklessness and disruption created by these incidents.
“We have had officers in the area since yesterday evening.These officers have worked hard to keep people safe during the security alert.
“However, these same officers could have been better used in meeting areas of community concern during the past 21 hours. Arresting drug dealers, drink drivers or working with victims of domestic abuse, for example.
“The blame for this incident lies squarely on the reckless individuals who placed the device. My message for them is simple; give the community a break.”
The security alert is expected to continue until tomorrow and S upt Magill urged the public to call the non-emergency number 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 with any information about the incident.
