Specialist ammunition experts have secured an object and taken it for "further forensic examinations" after part of south Belfast was cordoned off. Families were evacuated from their homes after a "suspicious" object was found earlier today (March 29).
Police said they were called to Finaghy train station, Finaghy Road North, at around 11.40am. A number of families were told to leave their homes while the ammunition technical officers (ATO) were on the scene.
But officers have this evening confirmed the security alert is now over. Finaghy Road North has now reopened.
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Chief Inspector Hagan from PSNI said: “Police received a report of a suspicious object at 11.40am today (Tuesday, March 29). The object was made safe by ammunition technical officers and has since been taken away for further forensic examinations.
“A number of residents who were evacuated from their homes, have now returned and we would like to thank those affected by this alert for their patience. The road has now fully re-opened."
Anyone with any information is asked to contact PSNI on 101 quoting reference number 1136 of 14/06/21. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
