Police are organising for the ordinance explosive disposal team to attend
The public is advised to avoid Sartfell Plantation after an old mortar was found by a passerby.
Police are currently on scene organising for the ordinance explosive disposal team to attend the Island to deal with the device.
Authorities say it shouldn’t affect people but the track that runs adjacent to the plantation (Ballacurn Road) has been closed.
Brandwell Road will remain open.

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