19/09/2024
Suspicious Object In East Belfast Declared A Hoax
A security alert in east Belfast on Wednesday, 18 September, has been declared a hoax.
The alert began shortly after 1.15pm when police received a report of a suspicious object in the Church Road area. The PSNI immediately launched a public safety operation, closing Church Road between Manse Road and the Ballygowan Road.
Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO) attended and examinations were carried out on the object, which was found to be a hoax. The object has since been removed for further forensic examination. Following the operation, Inspector David McKinley said: "We understand the disruption this incident caused and I want to thank everyone impacted for their patience and co-operation while the scene was made safe.
"An investigation is underway and I would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to this incident to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 764 18/09/24."
A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/
The alert began shortly after 1.15pm when police received a report of a suspicious object in the Church Road area. The PSNI immediately launched a public safety operation, closing Church Road between Manse Road and the Ballygowan Road.
Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO) attended and examinations were carried out on the object, which was found to be a hoax. The object has since been removed for further forensic examination. Following the operation, Inspector David McKinley said: "We understand the disruption this incident caused and I want to thank everyone impacted for their patience and co-operation while the scene was made safe.
"An investigation is underway and I would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to this incident to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 764 18/09/24."
A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/
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