Derry device declared '˜elaborate hoax'
Technical officers examined the suspicious object which has been declared as an elaborate hoax. It has now been taken away for forensic examination.
All roads have been re-opened and residents allowed back to their homes.
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Hide AdChief Inspector Gordon McCalmont said: “This incident has caused inconvenience, disruption and upset for the local community and I would like to thank the members of the public for their patience and cooperation during the operation this morning. An investigation is now underway to find those responsible. I would ask anyone with any information about this incident to contact police in Strand Road on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”