Strabane: Homes in Evish Square evacuated in security alert
Insp Robb said: "We understand the disruption and inconvenience this is causing, and we are working our way through this situation as quickly as possible. "However, public safety is of paramount importance and we appreciate the co-operation and patience from the public as we deal with this incident."
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