Over 400 households in Northern Ireland, authorities were instructed to vacate their residences due to the discovery of what is believed to be an explosive device dating back to World War II. The operation to remove the suspected bomb, found in Newtownards, approximately 15 kilometres east of Belfast, could span more than five days, according to a statement released by the police on Sunday.
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Superintendent Johnston McDowell, the North Down and Ards District Commander, expressed his gratitude for the patience of those affected, saying, “I appreciate the disruption that this has caused, however keeping people safe is paramount and we will not take any risks.”
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To ensure public safety, the police have set up barricades and advised motorists to steer clear of the affected area.An emergency support centre has been established to provide assistance to residents who have been forced to evacuate their homes.
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Superintendent Johnston McDowell, the North Down and Ards District Commander, expressed his gratitude for the patience of those affected, saying, “I appreciate the disruption that this has caused, however keeping people safe is paramount and we will not take any risks.”
Also read: World War II-era bomb safely detonated at sea in England
To ensure public safety, the police have set up barricades and advised motorists to steer clear of the affected area.An emergency support centre has been established to provide assistance to residents who have been forced to evacuate their homes.
