Ballymena security alert ends as residents return home and roads reopen

Saturday 14 November 2026

Residents evacuated during a security alert in the Moorfields Road area of Ballymena can return home, with all roads reopened and police confirming there is no ongoing risk to the public.

The alert followed the discovery of a suspicious object during a planned police search at a property on Friday, 13 November.

Ammunition Technical Officers attended the scene, and the object was removed for forensic examination along with a number of additional items.

Police said their enquiries are continuing.

Suspicious object found during planned search

Inspector McGillan said:

“Police attended an address at around 11.20am on Friday, 13th November to conduct a planned search at a property.

“Following the discovery of a suspicious object, a public safety operation subsequently commenced, with neighbouring residents evacuated from their homes.”

Police have not identified the nature of the object or the additional items removed for examination.

Residents thanked as safety operation ends

Inspector McGillan thanked those whose homes were affected by the evacuation.

“We would like to thank those who were evacuated during the public safety operation for their patience. They are now able to return to their homes, with all roads reopened in the area.

“We also want to reassure the local community that there is no ongoing risk to the public.”

Appeal for information

Police are appealing to anyone with information that could assist their continuing enquiries to get in touch through the following routes:

• Call 101, quoting reference number 520 of 13/11/26.

• Submit information through the PSNI non-emergency reporting form at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport.

• Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.

The end of the alert allows residents to return home while police continue their enquiries into the object and other items removed from the property.