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Gun found during James Street security alert

A gun has been found during a security alert in Omagh, County Tyrone.

It was found at the back of a property in James Street at about 12:50 BST on Monday.

A number of homes and businesses in the area were evacuated as police conducted a security operation.

Residents have now returned to their homes and all roads have been reopened.

The gun has been taken away for forensic examination.