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Residents Evacuated in South Belfast Security Alert After Property Search

Residents in south Belfast were evacuated during a security alert after a property search recovered several items. A man and woman were arrested, and police remain on scene with Ammunition Technical Officers.

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Security Alert Prompts Evacuations in South Belfast

Several residents were evacuated from their homes following a security alert on Roosevelt Street in south Belfast. The incident occurred during the early hours of Thursday morning.

Items Recovered and Removed for Examination

During a search of a property, a number of items were recovered. These items have since been removed for further examination by authorities.

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Evacuations Extend to Iverna Street

In addition to Roosevelt Street, residents in Iverna Street were also evacuated as a precautionary measure. The Sandy Row Community Centre has been opened to accommodate those displaced by the evacuations.

Arrests Made Following Search

Following the search operation, a man and a woman were arrested in connection with the incident.

Police and Ammunition Technical Officers Remain on Scene

Police officers continue to maintain a presence at the scene, working alongside Ammunition Technical Officers to ensure safety and conduct further investigations.

This article was sourced from bbc

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