RUC declare Tyrone suspect device a hoax

A suspect device found in Co Tyrone this afternoon has been described as an elaborate hoax by the RUC.

A suspect device found in Co Tyrone this afternoon has been described as an elaborate hoax by the RUC.

British army technical experts were called to a house in Roughan Road, Stewartstown, Co Tyrone, at about mid-day, but they declared the suspect device a hoax.

Two houses were evacuated as part of the operation, but the occupants have been allowed to return to their homes.

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