It has emerged that the suspicious device which prompted a security alert in Strabane yesterday has been deemed a hoax.
Police responded to a report made at around 9:10 am yesterday, following the discovery of the device in Evish Square.
Cordons were implemented in the Mount Carmel Heights and Newtownkennedy Street area with some roads closed as part of a public safety operation.
Residents were also evacuated.
A PSNI spokesperson has thanked the public for their co-operation.
All cordons have been lifted and any roads closed have re-opened.
