Larne: 'Unviable' historic munition at centre of security alert in Drains Bay

A piece of historic munition discovered on Friday by a member of the public in Drains Bay near Larne has been declared as not viable.

Cordons were put in place at the Old Glenarm Road and Coast Road throughout the security alert on the Branch Road.

A number of homes were also evacuated.

Police confirmed on Friday evening that the alert had ended.

"Ammunition technical officers attended the scene and declared the munition as not viable,” a spokesperson said.

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