Suspicious object sparks security alert in Co Armagh

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A security alert is underway in Co Armagh.

It was sparked by the discovery of a suspicious object in the Pinebank area of Craigavon this morning.  

A number of homes have been evacuated and some roads have been closed to traffic.

Police remain at the scene. 

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police would urge members of the public to remain vigilant and if they come across anything suspicious, or that looks out of the ordinary, not to touch it and to report it to police immediately on 101.

"There are no further details available at this time."

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