Police dealing with a security alert on M2 say it was an elaborate hoax

POLICE dealing with a security alert on the M2 in Co Antrim say it has now ended.

The motorway was closed between Sandyknowes and Corrs Corner after a suspicious object was reported in the area early on Thursday morning.

Part of the Ballycraigy Road was also closed.

The object has been declared as an elaborate hoax after an examination by Army Technical Officers.

All roads in the area have now re-opened.