By Adam Evans
The PSNI says a device found outside a property in west Belfast was an "elaborate hoax".
It had issued a warning a suspicious device was left in the Andersonstown Road area of the city around 10pm last night.
Investigations continue.
Inspector McCullough said: "We received a report that a device had been left outside an address in the Andersonstown road area of the city, around 10.10pm last night, Saturday 15 September.
A security alert in west Belfast has ended. A device left outside an address in the Andersonstown road area last night has been declared an elaborate hoax. Enquiries are continuing. Anyone who noticed suspicious activity in the area yesterday evening should contact police on 101.
— PSNI West Belfast (@PSNIBelfastW) September 16, 2018
Adding that, "Following further examination, it was declared an elaborate hoax.
"Our enquiries are continuing and I would appeal to anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the area yesterday evening, or anyone with any information, to contact police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 1519 of 15/9/18.
"Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime."
Remains of 300-year-old building complex unearthed by chance on country estate
Fresh Met Office warning for icy conditions across Northern Ireland
Community still in shock over deaths of father and son, funeral told
Hugo Duncan dedicates MBE honour to late mother who raised him on her own
Police concern over large gathering of youths at Belfast interface