A VIABLE device was found during an overnight security alert in West Belfast.
It followed a security alert at a property in the Suffolk Road area late on Tuesday night.
Police attended and located a suspicious object which has been declared as a viable device. It has been taken away for further forensic examination.
A number of local residents had to be evacuated from the area but were allowed to return to their homes on Wednesday morning.
Inspector McAnallen said: "We want to thank local residents for their patience while this safety operation was carried out.
“We would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to the incident to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1436 of 4/11/25.
"Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.”
