More than 400 homes evacuated and 400m cordon imposed following discovery of suspected second World War-era bomb
PSNI district commander for Ards and North Down Supt Johnston McDowell said the sheer size of the bomb meant a 400m cordon had to be put in place. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA WireThe device was found in the Rivenwood area of Newtownards last week.
Mr McDowell said based on similar operations that have taken place, it is estimated the procedure will take about five days, but could take less or more time “The operation has now moved into the mitigation phase and work has commenced on establishing protection to nearby properties.
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