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Belfast Man Charged Over Explosives and Firearms
1 Nov
Summary
- A 35-year-old man faces charges under Explosives Act and Firearms Order.
- Suspicious devices and other items were seized during property searches.
- Local residents were temporarily evacuated as a safety precaution.
A 35-year-old man has been formally charged following significant police activity in north Belfast. The charges, brought under the Explosives Act and Firearms Order, include two counts of possessing explosives under suspicious circumstances and possession of a prohibited weapon.
These charges stem from searches conducted at properties in the Shankill Road and Edwina Street areas over the weekend. Officers located and seized a number of suspicious devices, along with other items, which are now undergoing forensic examination.
During the operation, local residents were evacuated from their homes as a precautionary measure for public safety. Ammunition technical officers assisted in the operation, and cordons have since been lifted, allowing residents to return. Police are continuing their inquiries and appeal for any information.
