The security alert in Seaforde has ended and all residents have been allowed to return to their homes.
The Newcastle Road has also been re-opened.
A suspicious object, which was examined by ATO, has been taken away for further forensic examination.
Inspector Steven Weatherald said: “I would like to thank the residents in the Newcastle Road area for their patience as we worked to make the area safe.
“I would ask anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in and around the Newcastle Road to contact police on 101, quoting reference 1015 30/01/21, or submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/
