Newry bomb find contained up to 1,000lbs of explosives

Technical examinations are to be carried out today on what is believed to have been a massive bomb found near Newry.

Newry bomb find contained up to 1,000lbs of explosives

Technical examinations are to be carried out today on what is believed to have been a massive bomb found near Newry.

Up to 1,000lbs of explosives were reportedly discovered during the day-long operation yesterday on a lorry that was abandoned under a bridge on the A1.

The find has renewed concerns about the threat posed by dissident republicans.

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