Suspected firearm discovered following Cookstown security alert

A suspected firearm has been recovered by police following a security alert in Cookstown.

Inspector Hughes said: “We received a report of a suspicious object in the Drum Road area just before 10am today, Monday 28th November.

“During the public safety operation which followed, a number of properties were evacuated and a section of the Drum Road was closed.

“A suspected firearm was recovered from the scene and removed for further examination.

“We have now been able to reopen the road and residents have returned to their homes while our investigation continues. I want to thank the local community for their cooperation and assistance during this time.”

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