Police are currently in attendance at a security alert in the Woodburn Crescent area of Coleraine following the discovery of a suspicious object.
The object is believed to have been buried in this location for a number of years.
Motorists and pedestrians are advised a cordon is in place at Sprucefield Drive and Danes Hill Road.
A number of nearby houses are also due to be evacuated.
The area is closed to traffic and pedestrians at present.
A further update will be provided in due course.
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