Grenade launchers found in Co Tyrone field

British army troops have found two improvised grenade launchers and 1,325 rounds of ammunition in a field near Cookstown, Co Tyrone.

Thu, 22 Feb, 2001 - 16:21

British army troops have found two improvised grenade launchers and 1,325 rounds of ammunition in a field near Cookstown, Co Tyrone.

Two walkie-talkie radios were also recovered in a follow up search of nearby Knockaleery Road.

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