Rosapenna Parade Security Alert Ends with Arrest and Seizure

A security alert in the Rosapenna Parade area of North Belfast ended safely on Friday, 17th July, after a police search of a local property. A number of nearby homes had to be temporarily evacuated in the early hours of Friday morning as a safety precaution. Thankfully, local residents were able to return to their homes just a few hours later while officers continued their work at the scene.

Following the search, police recovered suspected firearms, ammunition, Class A drugs, and a sum of cash. A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of several offences, including possession of a Class A controlled drug with intent to supply, possessing a firearm and ammunition in suspicious circumstances, and possessing ammunition without a certificate. He has since been released on bail while further police enquiries continue.

Detectives are appealing to anyone in our community who may have information that could help with the investigation to get in touch. You can contact officers in Musgrave by calling 101, quoting reference number 133 17/07/26. Alternatively, reports can be submitted online using the non-emergency form at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport, or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.