The PSNI have responded to claims by the Continuity IRA (CIRA) that they were responsible for the recent security alert in Enniskillen.
On Monday, CIRA claimed they had fired shots at Enniskillen Police Station and that a device had been left close to the station.
On Wednesday, police carried out a search of the Riverside area of the town, and Army technical Officers discovered a "potentially viable" device close.
In response to the claim of responsibility by the Continuity IRA for the security alert at Riverside, Enniskillen on March 17, 2021, Chief Superintendent Andy Freeburn, South Area Commander said: “If this claim is to be believed, it further illustrates the wanton disregard that Dissident Republicans have for the public. Leaving any form of an explosive device at a publicly accessible beauty spot was reckless and reprehensible.
"The incident remains under investigation and we will tirelessly pursue anyone who seeks to harm the public or our officers and seek to bring offenders before the courts.
"I would again appeal for anyone with information to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 1242 of 16/03/21."
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