The discovery of a viable
explosive device following a security alert this morning in Strabane has
been condemned by SDLP election candidate for the area Patrick Leonard.
The alert came just hours after locals were asked to be vigilant following a
report of a pipe bomb in the Ballycolman Road or Laurel Drive areas.
Police received the report on Sunday night at about 10.30pm but uncovered no
suspicious objects. During a follow-up operation on Monday morning a suspicious
object was found on the Strabane Golf Club course and Army bomb experts were
called to examine.
The device has now been made
safe.
Highlighting his concern Mr. Leonard said: "I absolutely condemn this incident. It was a reckless act that put lives at great risk close to a residential area and caused serious disruption for people living in the area.
"This device had the
ability to maim and kill and was to place this in an areas where school
children walk by cannot be tolerated.
"Thankfully no-one was injured in this wilful act of terror
"I would appeal to anyone who has any information in relation to this or
who saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area of the golf links on Sunday
night to contact the PSNI immediately."
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