Police have evacuated multiple residences in west Belfast as part of an ongoing operation investigating suspected terrorism offences. According to BBC News, detectives are conducting searches at two properties located on the Shankill Road.
A 35-year-old man has been arrested under the Terrorism Act in connection with the investigation and is currently being held in police custody. Officers have recovered a number of items from an address on Edwina Street as part of their enquiries.
This operation reflects an ongoing pattern of security-related incidents across Belfast. In September 2026, two people were arrested following a security alert in east Belfast, where imitation firearms and explosive devices were discovered at a property on Victor Place, prompting temporary evacuations. Similarly, in July 2026, residents in south Belfast were evacuated during a security alert after police recovered several items from a searched property, with a man and woman taken into custody.
DUP councillor Nicola Verner expressed relief at the situation, stating she was grateful
everyone is safeand expressed hope that matters would be resolved swiftly. The police operation continues as detectives pursue their investigation into the suspected terrorism offences.
