Northern Ireland

Police appeal following two security alerts involving beer kegs in Keady

Generic photo of beer kegs 
Generic photo of beer kegs  Generic photo of beer kegs 

Detectives investigating two recent security alerts in Keady are appealing for information.



On 12 March police received a report of ‘a bang’ in the Castleblaney Road area.



A beer keg was subsequently removed for examination.



On 17 March another beer keg was located and examined. It was found to contain what Army Technical Officers described as an attempt at a crude homemade explosive. It was not thought to have been viable.



Detective Sergeant Dave Stewart said: “We are working to establish the full circumstances of these incidents and would encourage anyone with information to contact us by calling 101.



I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the local community for their support and patience while police carried out these operations.”