A 35-year-old man stands charged under the Explosives Act and Firearms Order following coordinated police searches across properties in Belfast, authorities said.
Multiple Charges Filed Ahead of Court Appearance
The suspect faces several serious counts. These include two charges of possessing explosives under suspicious circumstances.
He is also charged with one count of possessing a prohibited weapon involving the discharge of electricity or noxious gas. The Police Service of Northern Ireland confirmed his scheduled appearance before Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
Forensic Seizures Follow Weekend Raids
The charges stem directly from police operations executed on Friday and Saturday. Officers targeted addresses situated in the Shankill Road and Edwina Street areas of north Belfast.
During the searches, authorities uncovered a quantity of suspicious devices. Officers seized these items alongside others requiring forensic examination.
Public Safety Response and Evacuations
Detective Chief Inspector McCallum detailed the public safety response carried out at the scenes. Following these searches a number of suspicious devices, along with other items, were located and seized by officers for forensic examination,
McCallum said.
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Local residents had been evacuated as a precautionary measure during the operation. They have since returned to their homes.
Cordons Lifted After Ammunition Team Sweep
The security operation required collaboration with ammunition technical officers. All cordons surrounding the affected properties have now been lifted.
Authorities expressed gratitude to local residents for their patience throughout the inquiries. Investigators have urged anyone with relevant information to contact authorities on 101, referencing the investigation number 261 30/10/26.
