Police and ATO examined a number of items found by a member of the public on Duncairn Gardens during the early hours of this morning, Friday, August 25.

The PSNI say: “The items were found to be a weapon and a quantity of ammunition.

“They were made safe and removed for further examination.

“An investigation is underway and anyone with any information about this incident or who may be able to help with the investigation, is asked to call police on 101, or submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.

“You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”