Homes evacuated on the Shankill Road as anti-terror raid sees officers uncover 'a number of items'
PSNI detectives have said that “a number of items” have been found in a counter-terror raid on properties in the Shankill Road area of Belfast.
Detectives from the Terrorism Investigation Unit are conducting the searches, which began this morning.
Police said it is “part of a proactive investigation into suspected terrorism offences”.
They added: “A 35-year-old man was arrested for offences under the Terrorism Act, and remains in police custody at this time.
"As part of the proactive policing operation, a number of items have been located at an address at Edwina Street in the city and a number of properties have now been evacuated.
"Motorists are advised to avoid the area at this time, as officers remain at the scene during this public safety operation.”