Fermanagh security alert ends after nothing untoward found

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Some roads were closed in Newtownbutler but have since reopened. Credit: UTV

Roads which were closed in Newtownbutler, Co Fermanagh have now reopened after nothing untoward was found during a security alert.

Reports of a suspicious object sparked the search operation on the Crom Road on Wednesday afternoon.

The Bun Road was also closed at its junction with Lehinch Road and the Drumcru Road at its junction with High Street in Newtownbutler village.A PSNI spokesperson said: "A number of roads in the Newtownbutler area which were closed following the discovery of a suspicious object earlier today have now re-opened. The object was examined and determined to be nothing untoward."

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