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Police Arrest 16-Year-Old After Four Explosive Devices Found

8/25/2026

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Police arrested a 16-year-old under the Terrorism Act after finding four viable explosive devices in Omagh.
The search occurred at a Gardenville Avenue address in Omagh on 24 August 2026.
Residents were ordered to leave their homes around 10 am and returned after the alert ended.
Detective Inspector Winters urged the public not to speculate while investigators probe the motive.

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Police arrested a 16-year-old under the Terrorism Act after finding four viable explosive devices in Omagh.
The search occurred at a Gardenville Avenue address in Omagh on 24 August 2026.
Residents were ordered to leave their homes around 10 am and returned after the alert ended.
Detective Inspector Winters urged the public not to speculate while investigators probe the motive.