The security alert at the Ballyards Road area of Milford, just outside Armagh city, is now over.
Inspector Eamonn Campbell said: “Shortly before 8:25am on Tuesday 1st July, police received a report of a suspicious object located in the area. Officers attended and the object was later declared as an elaborate hoax.
“The object has been removed and has been taken away for further forensic examinations.
“Enquiries are continuing and police would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to the incident to contact them on 101, quoting reference number 254 01/07/25.
“A report can also be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”
