Police have found a package containing live bullets strapped to a tree near a children’s play area in Lurgan.
The ammunition was recovered following a routine patrol in the Kilwilkie area on Sunday (17 January). It was found strapped to a tree in an alleyway at Deramore Drive.
The live bullets have now been taken away for further forensic examination.
A further search of the area was conducted this morning (Monday 18 January) but nothing else was found.
Inspector Alwyn Peters said this excellent police work has taken these dangerous items out of the hands of the criminals who had recklessly left them in a residential area, close to a children’s play area, where children could quite easily have found them.
“Our enquiries into this matter are ongoing and I would ask anyone who has witnessed any suspicious activity in this area recently or who has any information which could assist us to contact police in Lurgan on 101 quoting reference number 483 17/01/21. A report can also be made online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/,” he added.