Stewart Dickson MLA said: “This was a cold, calculated move designed to lure PSNI officers to the area with the aim of murdering them.
“The officers targeted were in the area to protect everyone and it is sickening that they could have been lured in such a way that also put local residents at risk.
“The thugs behind this incident have no regard for anyone and we cannot take the risk that next time they might not fail. I would urge anyone with information to contact the PSNI as soon as possible.”