A practice grenade has been taken away by army technical officers following a security alert at Rosses Meadow in Ballymena which has now ended.
A number of houses were evacuated during the alert.
Meanwhile, police are currently dealing with a security alert in the Wattlebridge Road area of Newtownbutler this afternoon.
The alert follows a report that a suspicious object has been found in the vicinity of Wattlebridge and police are currently investigating.
Superintendent Clive Beatty said the B533 Road heading southbound from Newtownbutler will be closed and motorists are advised to seek alternative main routes for their journey.
“I am appealing to members of the public living in, or travelling through the area to be vigilant and not to touch any suspicious objects. The safety of the community is of paramount importance and anyone with any information in relation to this incident should contact police on 101,” he added.