By Q Radio News
A security operation has ended in the north Antrim village of Dervock.
Police say three devices discovered yesterday morning "had the potential to be viable."
Pictures have emerged of pipe bomb-type objects left on cars in the village.
A number of people had to leave their homes while the police and Army were called to the scene.
The devices have been taken away for further examination.
The devices left on vehicles in Dervock, County Antrim, today. Police have confirmed “three devices had the potential to be viable.”
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Police described the incident as a "deliberate effort to cause fear and intimidation".
"Families and older and more vulnerable people were forced to leave their homes while officers and military personnel worked to ensure the area was safe for them to return," said District Commander Supt Ian Magee.
"We can confirm that the three devices had the potential to be viable and have been removed for further examination.
"It is clear that the vast majority of people in this community want to get on with their lives in peace.
"While we will continue to provide a policing service to the people of Dervock,
''I am calling on local representatives to use their influence to prevent further incidents."
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