A local TD says the threat of violence by a paramilitary group along the border is a cause of great concern.
Brendan Smith added that border communities won't go back to "the thuggery and criminality that we all lived through in the past".
The N54 Cavan to Clones Road remains closed following claims that the Continuity IRA left an explosive device in the Wattlebridge area.
It had also been claimed that shots were fired at a police helicopter, but PSNI Chief Superintendent Andy Freeburn confirmed that no police helicopter was deployed.
He says if there is any truth to this claim, then it was a civilian helicopter that was shot at.
The North's First Minister Arlene Foster has also condemned those responsible, saying these are the actions of people "who mindlessly cling to the days of bombing and shooting".
Deputy Smith told Northern Sound that there is "no room violence or complacency":
Meanwhile, there had been reports locally that a suspect device was discovered in the Wattlebridge area.
However, a PSNI spokesperson confirmed to Shannonside Northern Sound "that no suspect device has been found at this time".
