Three men, aged 39, 37 and 31 have been arrested in Ballymoney following three searches.
The suspects were arrested as part of ongoing investigations into criminality linked to north Antrim UDA. All three have been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite for questioning.
They have since been released following questioning.
Detectives from Causeway Coast and Glens Criminal Investigation Department carried out the searches. A number of items were also seized which will now be subject to forensic examination. The police investigation continues.
Anyone with information about any criminality linked to paramilitaries should contact police on 101 or anonymously through the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111, which gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.