Security alert in Ballymena ends after residents evacuated from homes
The PSNI said some people in the Moorfields Road area of the town were evacuated after the discovery of a suspicious object.
A security alert in Ballymena has ended hours after residents were evacuated from their homes overnight, the PSNI said.
Police were called to the Moorfields Road area of the town at around 11.20am on Friday to carry out a planned search of a property.
Inspector McGillan said that following the discovery of a suspicious object, a public safety operation subsequently commenced, with neighbouring residents evacuated from their homes.
“Ammunition technical officers (ATO) also attended the scene and the object, along with a number of additional items, was removed for forensic examination,” Inspector McGillan added.
“We would like to thank those who were evacuated during the public safety operation for their patience. They are now able to return to their homes, with all roads reopened in the area.
“We also want to reassure the local community that there is no ongoing risk to the public.
“Our inquiries are ongoing and we would appeal to anyone with any information which might assist us to contact 101.”
Anyone with information is asked to submit a report or information online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.”