PSNI: Car in west Belfast security alert "linked to recent criminal activity"
Residents were forced to leave their homes in the Azalea Gardens area of Dunmurry for a time on Saturday.
Last updated 8th Apr 2017
Police say a number of controlled explosions were carried out overnight on a suspect vehicle.
Roads were closed and police cordons were put in place on Saturday afternoon.
Detective Inspector Stephen Harvey said police suspect the car has been used in crime in the past.
“We suspect that this car - a black Ford Mondeo – may be connected to a robbery at office premises in The Cutts area on Monday 3 April when three men, dressed as postmen and one armed with a suspected firearm, entered the offices, assaulted two female members of staff and made off with a sum of money.
“I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the local community, who have been inconvenienced during the operation, for their patience.
“I would appeal to anyone who has information about the robbery at The Cutts or who saw any suspicious activity in the Azalea Gardens area to contact police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 1178 of 7/4/17.
“Alternatively, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.”