The security alert in the Gulf Road area of Killaloo in Derry has now ended.
At approximately 11.20am this morning it was reported that a suspicious object had been located in the area.
Officers attended the scene, and the Gulf Road was closed at its junction with the A6, while a small number of homes were evacuated.
Examinations were carried out on the object, which has now been declared an elaborate hoax.
All roads have now been re-opened, and the object has been taken away for further examination.
An investigation is underway, and anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101.
