A 'viable device' has been found in a West Belfast security alert.
The alert took place at Moor Park Mews on Tuesday evening, April 5, with residents being evacuated as the PSNI made the area safe.
Cordons have since been lifted, with the object being taken away for examination.
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PSNI Inspector Moutray said: “Police and Ammunition Technical Officers attended the scene, and the object has now been declared as a viable device and has been taken away for further examination.
“Residents, who were temporarily evacuated, have returned to their homes, and cordons have been lifted.
“I am keen to thank local people, and all those inconvenienced, for their patience as we worked to make the area safe.
“I am also appealing to anyone with information, or who witnessed anything suspicious, to contact us on 101 quoting reference number 1770 of 05/04/22.”
Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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