Co Fermanagh security alert ends after device declared a hoax

The security alert began on January 13 following claims made by dissident republicans.
Co Fermanagh security alert ends after device declared a hoax
A security operation in Co Fermanagh has ended (Niall Carson/PA)

A security operation in Co Fermanagh has ended after a device found at a bus shelter was declared a hoax by police.

The PSNI said live ammunition was recovered during the operation in the Wattlebridge Road area of Newtownbutler but it was too early to determine if any weapons were fired.

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