Overview
- PSNI said a report shortly after 10:20pm on Wednesday, February 4, led officers to a suspicious object in the Culmore Road area of Omagh.
- Ammunition technical officers examined the item and determined it was not a viable device, allowing cordons to be lifted and residents to return.
- Detective Sergeant Malone condemned the hoax for its impact on the community and appealed for information, citing reference 1568 04/02/26.
- Earlier reporting noted nearby homes were evacuated and the KS Community Centre was opened to support displaced residents.
- This marks the second such alert in the Culmore area in six months, with a similar incident in September also ruled a hoax.