A police operation in Craigavon, prompted by two overnight security alerts, has ended.
A number of items, including a quantity of ammunition, have been recovered from the Pinebank area where a security alert began yesterday evening, Monday, September 8.
The items will now be subject to forensic examination.
A second alert in the Aldervale area began after an unknown item was thrown at a police vehicle during the early hours of this morning, Tuesday, September 9.
A police spokesperson said large scale searches of both the Pinebank and Aldervale areas were carried out during daylight hours today “to ensure there was nothing present that could represent a danger to the public”.
Nothing further was found.
All cordons have now been lifted and those evacuated from their homes for safety are returning.
The spokesperson added: “We acknowledge that the operation caused disruption and inconvenience to local people, however, we have a duty to ensure the public is kept safe. We appreciate the patience and understanding shown by the community and their representatives as we undertook this operation.”
A man arrested by police remains in custody at present.
If anyone in the local area has any concerns or finds anything in the local area that they are unsure about, police can be contacted on 101, quoting reference 1048 08/09/25.
