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WWII grenade is made safe by Army

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Workmen discovered the grenade

A World War II grenade found near houses in Magherafelt has been made safe by the Army.

A number of houses were evacuated after the weapon was discovered at about 1415 GMT on Monday.

It was found by workmen at Ballyronan Road. A number of roads in the surrounding area were closed to traffic.

They were reopened about two hours later when the grenade was dealt with by the Army.

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