Ulster Unionist MLA Danny Kennedy has expressed his concern at the on-going security operation in the Cullyhanna area of south Armagh.
Mr Kennedy said:
“I utterly condemn those responsible for the on-going security alert in Cullyhanna which has placed lives at risk and caused local people to be evacuated from their homes on the Sheetrim Road.
Once again the local community has cause to thank the Police and Army for their diligent work to protect local people from harm. Their selfless actions are in total contrast to the actions of those whose twisted philosophy motivated them to leave explosive devices at the side of a public road, no doubt in a bid to murder members of the security forces.
I am concerned at both the capability and the intent of those sinister elements behind this attack and it simply reinforces how important it is that local people give total support to the Police and provide them with every assistance possible as they attempt to protect and serve the entire community. I would appeal for anyone with any information to come forward immediately and help the Police to catch whoever was responsible for this incident.”