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  • Justice Minister condemns Lurgan security alert

    Topics:
    • Justice and the law, 
    • Policing and community safety

    Date published: 31 March 2026

    Justice Minister Naomi Long has condemned a security alert in Lurgan.

    The Minister said:

     "This is a shameful and dangerous attack that has put lives at risk and caused disruption and upset to the local community.

    "There is absolutely no place for this utterly reckless and abhorrent behaviour.

    "I would like to commend the police officers who responded quickly and professionally to this incident and my thoughts are also with all those who have been caught up by this despicable attack."

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