A number of Co Antrim homes have been evacuated after a suspicious object was reported.
Police are advising motorists to avoid roads in the Tarragon Park area following closures at the junction of Fennel Road and Cunningham Way.
Local residents have been moved to a community centre.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "Tarragon Park in Antrim is closed at the junction of Fennel Road and Cunningham Way following a report of a suspicious object discovered in the area this morning (Friday 3 January).
"A number of homes have been evacuated, with residents using a local community centre during this time. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative main routes for their journey.
"There are no further details at this stage."
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