A security alert at the A8 Belfast Road in Larne is now over and residents have returned to their homes.
The alert began last night (Saturday 3 April) shortly after 10:20pm following the discovery of a suspicious object in the area.
Officers attended and the object, which was declared a hoax, has been taken away for further forensic examination.
Inspector Bryan said police have thanked residents for their patience and understanding while they worked to make the area safe.
“Police are now working to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident and would appeal to anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area, to contact them on 101 quoting reference number 2412 03/04/21. You can call 101, or you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. The independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/ ,” said the Inspector.