"Police attended the scene on Damascus Street amid fears the individuals had been exposed to "a possibly noxious substance" on Tuesday evening. In an update on Wednesday morning, the PSNI said no noxious substance was detected. However, a spokesperson added: "A quantity of suspected drugs have been removed from the property and enquiries remain ongoing." A number of officers were also taken to hospital as a precaution and several streets in the Holylands were sealed off while emergency services dealt with the situation."
""Our priority is always the safety of the public and our officers. While a number of people were taken to hospital as a precaution, I want to reassure the community that this incident is contained and there is no risk to the wider public. We continue to work with partner agencies to confirm the circumstances and will provide updates as appropriate.""
Police attended Damascus Street after fears of exposure to a possibly noxious substance. The PSNI confirmed no noxious substance was detected. A quantity of suspected drugs was removed from a property and enquiries remain ongoing. Several officers were taken to hospital as a precaution and have been discharged following medical assessment. Streets in the Holylands were sealed while emergency services responded. Ambulance and NI Fire and Rescue crews, including a hazardous materials unit and around 30 firefighters, attended. Four patients received treatment and were taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital. Emergency operations have ended and investigations continue.
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