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A suspicious object at the centre of a security alert in west Belfast has been declared nothing untoward.
Homes were evacuated after it was found in Kells Avenue after 9 last night.
Police say two controlled explosions were carried out.
A spokesperson said “Police received a report of a suspicious object discovered in the area shortly before 9:15pm last night (Thursday 5th March).
"A number of homes were evacuated during the incident as both police along with ATO attended and following two controlled explosions, the object was declared nothing untoward.
“We would like to thank the local community for their patience. Keeping people safe is of paramount importance.”
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