Suspicious object found in Portadown 'a hoax'
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A suspicious object found in Portadown which sparked a security alert has been declared a hoax by police.
Police received a report relating to the object in the Upper Church Lane area shortly after 20:45 BST on Tuesday.
Ammunition Technical Officers attended the scene and upon examination declared the object a hoax.
People had to leave the homes during the operation with road closures also in place, these has since been lifted.
Insp Connolly said: “We understand the disruption this incident caused, to road users and the public, and I want to thank everyone impacted for their patience and co-operation during this time."
Police have launched an investigation and have appealed for information.