‘Gun’ found in security alert probe

A SUSPECTED firearm has been recovered following a security alert.

Police said the operation in the Cookstown area of Co Tyrone ended last night.

Properties were evacuated in the Drum Road area after officers received a report of a suspicious object at 10am yesterday.

A section of the area was closed for a time.

Inspector Hughes said: “A suspected firearm was recovered from the scene and removed for further examination.

“We have now been able to reopen the road and residents have returned to their homes while our investigation continues.”