A NUMBER of roads have been closed in the Forkhill during an ongoing security alert in South Armagh.
It comes after a suspicious object was discovered close to the border this morning (Thursday).
Roads closed include Captains Road, New Road, the Newry Road travelling south from Cloughinny, and the Carrickasticken Road, between its junction with Newry Road and the border.
Police have advised members of the public to stay away from the area.