A viable device has been found during a security alert in the Markets area of Belfast.
Inspector Ian McCormick said: "Army technical officers attended the scene and have described the suspicious object as a viable device.
"It has been taken away for further examination."
No-one had to leave their homes during the police operation in Stanfield Place, which has now ended.
Police in S Belfast in attendance at security alert at Stanfield Place in Markets area following discovery of suspicious object around 11pm
— PSNI (@PoliceServiceNI) 10 February 2017
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