Newtownards: Man arrested after viable device found in flat
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Police attended the scene of the security operation in Rosevale Avenue
A 34-year-old man has been arrested after police found an explosive device during a security alert at a flat in Newtownards, County Down.
Homes were evacuated during the operation in Rosevale Avenue on Tuesday.
Police are no longer at the scene.
The man is still being questioned on suspicion of making explosives under suspicious circumstances and possessing a firearm in suspicious circumstances.
He is also being questioned on suspicion of possession of a Class C drug.
Police said the object found earlier on Tuesday was declared to be a viable explosive device by ammunition technical officers.
"The device was made safe and removed from the flat along with a number of suspected firearms for further examination," a statement continued.
Police also thanked residents for their patience and said officers would remain in the area to conduct further enquiries.