Strabane SDLP Councillor condemns gun and explosive findings in the town

PATSY_KELLYAn SDLP councillor has condemned the latest incidents that took place in Strabane over the weekend.
Yesterday a gun was found in a hedge in the Ballycolman housing estate, leading to a number of houses being evacuated. Then this morning police were called to Cemetery road, where suspected explosives and bomb making material were found. Army technical officers were called to the scene however no houses were evacuated.
Local councillor Patsy Kelly has voiced his concern over the findings, stating it was lucky no children picked up the gun thinking it was a toy. He called for anyone with information to come forward and contact the police…

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