The security alert in west Belfast has now ended.
A suspicious object was discovered in the Ardnamonagh Parade area on the morning of Friday 24th October and a public safety operation then followed, with a number of local residents being evacuated from their homes. Those residents have now returned home and all roads have re-opened.
Ammunition Technical Officers attended and examined the device, which has been confirmed as being a viable device. The item has now been taken away for further forensic testing.
Officers would like to thank the local community for their patience while they worked to make the area safe. Enquiries into the incident are ongoing and anyone with any information is asked to contact police in Woodbourne on 101, quoting reference number 18 24/10/25.
You can also submit a report or information online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/