POLICE evacuated homes and shops in the town following the discovery.
At around 12.35pm police were called to a report of the discovery of a possible World War Two mine at Troon Harbour.
Cottages in Harbour Road, along with the sawmill there and McCallum's Chip Shop have been evacuated as a precautionary measure.
A cordon is in place and there is no threat to public safety.
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