A suspicious object found in Portadown that sparked a security alert has been declared a hoax by the police.
Police received reports of a suspicious object in the Upper Church Lane area of the town shortly after 8.45pm on Tuesday.
Ammunition Technical Officers were called to the scene after roads were closed in the surrounding area and a number of homes evacuated.
Upon inspection the suspicious object was declared to be a hoax. Cordons were lifted and the residents have returned to their homes.
Inspector Connolly said: “We understand the disruption this incident caused, to road users and the public, and I want to thank everyone impacted for their patience and co-operation during this time.
”An investigation is underway, and I would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to this incident to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1686 of 30/07/24.”
