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Army experts examine live mortar Army experts remove live mortar
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A live mortar and launching tube have been found close to Lurgan in County Armagh. Army technical officers have removed a live mortar and launching tube found close to a railway line near Lurgan in County Armagh.
Army technical officers have been called to the scene, close to the Cornakinnegar Road. The device was found close to the Cornakinnegar Road. Translink said the railway line would remain closed between Lurgan and Moira.
The railway line has been closed between Lurgan and Moira and police said the security operation would be ongoing for some time. A bus substitution will continue to operate between Moira and Portadown on local services.
It is understood the device was found by security personnel as part of an ongoing operation. The device was found as part of an ongoing security operation.