A police operation in the Dungiven area has now ended.

A number of searches were carried out in Dungiven on Saturday, December 27 following information received that a suspicious object may have been left in the area.

"Following the searches nothing untoward was located and all roads have been re-opened,” a PSNI spokesperson confirmed.

"Officers would like to thank anyone affected during this time for their understanding and co-operation.”

Polcie carried out a number of searches in Dungiven on Saturday, December 27 following information received that a suspicious object may have been left in the area. Picture: Pacemaker (stock image).

placeholder image — Polcie carried out a number of searches in Dungiven on Saturday, December 27 following information received that a suspicious object may have been left in the area. Picture: Pacemaker (stock image).

Earlier on Saturday, police said officers were “conducting enquiries in the Ballyquinn Road area of Dungiven as part of an ongoing police investigation”.

Cordons were put in place along with local traffic diversions.