He is charged with explosives under suspicious circumstances, possession of an offensive weapon, a prohibited weapon and Class C Controlled drugs with intent to supply.
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A man is due in court on Friday to face charges following a security alert in Belfast.
The 37-year-old has been charged with explosives under suspicious circumstances, possession of an offensive weapon, possession of a prohibited weapon and possession of Class C Controlled drugs with intent to supply.
He is due to appear at Belfast Magistrates Court on Friday, July 10. As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
A 37-year-old woman also arrested was released on police bail pending further enquiries.
The charges relate to the security alert which occurred at the Roosevelt Street area of south Belfast during the early hours of Thursday, July 9.
The PSNI said shortly before 00.10am, a search was conducted by police following an earlier arrest of a man on suspicion of drugs related offences.
Officers attended the property at Roosevelt Street and a number of items were discovered and have now been taken away for further forensic examinations, police said.
South Belfast Area Commander Chief Inspector Loreen Glenn said earlier: “A public safety operation was commenced and a number of properties in the Roosevelt Street and Iverna Street areas of south Belfast were evacuated. Cordons were put in place and the Sandy Row Community Centre was opened for local residents.
“The items were removed by specialist officers for further examination and we would thank the local community for their understanding and patience during this time, who were able to return to their homes.”
The officer added: “Our enquiries are ongoing and we would appeal to anyone with any information which might assist us to contact 101, quoting reference number 9 09/07/26.
“You can also submit a report or information online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.”
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