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South Armagh security operation: Homes evacuated on second day of alert South Armagh security operation: Controlled explosions on second day of alert
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Police have evacuated seven homes as part of an ongoing two-day security operation near Crossmaglen in County Armagh, close to the Irish border. Army technical officers have carried out controlled explosions at an ongoing security operation near Crossmaglen in County Armagh, close to the Irish border.
The operation began about lunchtime on Tuesday, when police closed the A37 Concession Road, Conalig, which is the main route from Castleblayney to Dundalk. The two-day operation began about lunchtime on Tuesday, when police closed the A37 Concession Road, Conalig, which is the main route from Castleblayney to Dundalk.
It followed a report that a device had been left at a property in the area.It followed a report that a device had been left at a property in the area.
A police spokesman said their inquiries were continuing. Seven homes have been evacuated.
Local Sinn Féin councillor, Terry Hearty, said the alert had caused "serious disruption" to residents and businesses. Insp Lorraine Dobson thanked local residents and the wider community for their patience.
Local Sinn Féin councillor Terry Hearty said the alert had caused "serious disruption" to residents and businesses.
"It is very obvious that those who created this alert care little about the community. The situation has been further compounded by the length of time it is now taking to deal with the alert," he said."It is very obvious that those who created this alert care little about the community. The situation has been further compounded by the length of time it is now taking to deal with the alert," he said.
"When I was out there this morning they carried out a controlled explosion at a yard, and they said they had searching to do yet.""When I was out there this morning they carried out a controlled explosion at a yard, and they said they had searching to do yet."
Concession Road has been closed from Cullaville to the border.Concession Road has been closed from Cullaville to the border.
Motorists have been advised to seek alternative routes for their journey.Motorists have been advised to seek alternative routes for their journey.