Derry City Cemetery
Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO) are also at the scene, according to the SDLP’s Mark H Durkan.
“The police are currently carrying out a security operation in the City Cemetery, having been informed that an explosive device was left there,” the Foyle MLA posted online.
“Even if it is a hoax – which I hope and suspect it is – the police can’t take the risk of just going in and lifting it.
“The ATOs have now arrived.
“I have implored them to be as swift as possible to minimise disruption to people visiting loved ones’ graves and especially to a burial scheduled for later this morning.
“Once again, the people of Derry are caught in the middle of this dangerous game of cat and mouse.
“All that violence does is create victims.
“It’s time to leave it behind for good and focus on building a fair and just New Ireland for all.”
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood tweeted: “People can’t get to the graves of their loved ones because of the actions of a few with no political mandate and no support.
“Hoping the city cemetery is made safe as soon as possible,” added the Foyle MP.
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