The Army removed the device A bomb has been made safe in the Malone Road area of south Belfast.
A police spokeswoman said a suspect object discovered on Friday afternoon was examined by the Army and declared a “viable device”.
It was discovered at the Queen’s University Officers Training Corps and has since been removed. No details about the device have been released.
The Malone Road, which was closed on both sides of Cadogan Park, has been reopened.
SDLP assembly member Conall McDevitt hit out at those responsible.
“The actions of those responsible are reprehensible and have caused great stress and disruption to people in south Belfast.
“Two of Belfast’s busiest routes have been brought to a virtual standstill, preventing parents collecting children from school and hindering business in our community.
Sinn Fein’s Alex Maskey said: “The disruption caused by this device serves no purpose other that to disrupt the lives of the local population and shows a total disregard for the community.
“Those responsible have nothing to offer other than causing disruption and creating the potential for someone to lose their lives.”
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