A security alert at the Victoria Parade area of north Belfast remains ongoing.
Inspector Adams said: “Following the discovery of a suspicious object in the area this morning, Friday 22nd August, a public safety operation put in place.
“A number of homes and businesses in the area have been evacuated.
"North Queen Street is closed to traffic and cordons are in place at the junctions of the New Lodge Road and Henry Street.
“The public are advised to avoid the area at this time.”