West Belfast: viable device found during security alert
It has now been taken away for further examination
Last updated 5th Nov 2025
A viable device has been discovered in west Belfast.
it followed a security alert in the Suffolk Road area.
Police had been responding to a report of a suspicious object found at a property.
A PSNI statement said: "Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO) attended and examined the 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 have now been allowed to return to their homes.
"We thank them for their patience while this safety operation was carried out."
Detectives have appealed for information about the incident.