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A viable device was discovered following a security alert in west Belfast.
Some residents were evacuated from their homes during the operation in the Glenalina Gardens area.
A police spokesperson said that officers carrying out a search in the area discovered a suspicious object.
The security alert in west Belfast has ended. We thank the public for their patience.https://t.co/ELFHFPZrc3 pic.twitter.com/2DEHKDMIj7
— Police West Belfast (@PSNIBelfastW) October 29, 2025
“Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO) attended and examined the object, which has been declared as a viable device,” they said.
“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.
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