The Police Service of Northern Ireland says four live mortar bombs that were found in a van in Derry last night were primed and ready to go.
The Donegal-registered van, and a motorcycle that was following it, were stopped by Police near to the southern border at Foyle Road, in Derry, as part of an ongoing security operation into dissident republican activity.
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100 homes had to be evacuated during the security operation.
Three local men in their 30s have been arrested – police say they are known to them.
