15/09/2017

Ammunition Found During West Belfast Security Alert

A quantity of ammunition has been found during a security alert in west Belfast.

Suspected stolen artwork was also discovered at a property in the St Mary's Gardens area on Thursday, 14 September.

Detectives from Musgrave Criminal Investigation Branch have launched an investigation.

Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/LM)

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