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A security alert in Derry-Londonderry has ended.
The alarm was raised yesterday evening following the discovery of a suspicious object near a bus stop on the Moss road.
Army bomb experts examined the device and declared it to be elaborate hoax.
The security alert in the Moss Road area of Derry/Londonderry has now ended. ATO examined a suspicious object and declared it an elaborate hoax.
— PSNI (@PoliceServiceNI) 12 July 2019
Local councillor Aileen Mellon said:
“The security alert at Moss Road is now over. "
“This has caused major disruption and inconvenience for the local community tonight. "
“Thanks to local youth workers who have been engaging with young people and supporting residents tonight. "
“Those responsible have nothing to offer and should stop.”
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