By Q Radio News.
A viable device has been discovered during a security alert in Broughshane yesterday evening which police say could've had "potentially devastating consequences."
Officers received a report of a suspicious object that was found in the Rocavan Meadow area of the village at around 5:10pm.
Police and ammunition technical officers attended the area.
A number of residents were evacuated during the public safety operation.
The object was examined and declared to be viable, and was taken away for further examination.
Detective Sergeant Crothers said: "I’d like to thank local people, who had their evening disrupted, for their patience as we worked to make the area safe.
"This reckless act was beyond irresponsible and the people behind this cowardly act have no regard for human life.
"This could have had potentially devastating consequences.
"We are working to establish a motive and identify those responsible, and I would urge anyone with information is asked to call us on 101, and quote reference number 1576 of 15/06/20.
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