Man charged after south Belfast security alert
BBCA 37-year-old man has been charged after a security alert at Roosevelt Street, close to Donegall Road, in south Belfast.
A number of residents were were moved from their homes during the alert.
The man 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.
A search was conducted at about 00:10 BST on Thursday following an earlier arrest of a man on suspicion of drugs related offences.
Officers attended a property and a number of items were discovered and taken away for further examination.
People in Iverna Street were also evacuated during the alert, and the Sandy Row Community Centre had been opened for residents.
The man is due to appear at Belfast Magistrates Court on Friday.
A 37-year-old woman who was also arrested has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
South Belfast Local Policing Insp Stallard said: "We appreciate the inconvenience caused to residents when they were out of their homes, and we thank them for their patience and co-operation as this public safety operation was conducted."
The policing operation has now ended.