Police removes bomb from plane at St. Angelo airport in Northern Ireland

Bomb disposal officers have removed a ‘viable explosive device’ from an airport in Northern Ireland.

The item was found at St Angelo – a small airport outside Enniskillen in Co Fermanagh.

Bomb disposal officers have removed a ‘viable explosive device’ from an airport in Northern Ireland.

The item was found at St Angelo – a small airport outside Enniskillen in Co Fermanagh.

Police said it was taken away by Army Technical Officers for further examination.

There has been no official confirmation from the PSNI regarding what the package contained.

The security alert, which has ended, saw the main Enniskillen to Kesh road closed through the evening.

The airport, which is close to a number of residential houses and a busy sawmill business, is mainly used by recreational fliers and private jets.

Fermanagh and South Tyrone Assembly member Tom Elliott expressed concern at the incident.

“It is very concerning for the entire Northern Ireland community when we learn of more security alerts,” said the Ulster Unionist representative.

“Many people within the area will obviously be worried about the impact that such a disturbance will have in the area and to the community.

“It is important that everyone stays alert and informs the security services of anything suspicious.”

Police said their inquiries were ongoing.

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