West Belfast: 'viable' device found during security search
A number of homes in the Glenalina Gardens area had been evacuated
A 'viable' device has been found after a security alert in west Belfast.
A PSNI operation swung into action yesterday (Wednesday) after a suspicious object was discovered in the Glenalina Gardens area.
A number of homes were evacuated during the security search.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO) attended and examined the object, which has been declared as a viable device.
"It was taken away for further forensic examination.
"A number of local residents had to be evacuated from the area, and we thank them for their patience while this safety operation was carried out."
They asked that anyone with any information in relation to the incident to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1598- 28/10/25.