Edinburgh Airport re-opened after security alert

EDINBURGH AIRPORT re-opens after a security alert saw passengers evacuated.
A spokesman for Police Scotland said that operations at the airport have now returned to normal. Picture: PAA spokesman for Police Scotland said that operations at the airport have now returned to normal. Picture: PA
A spokesman for Police Scotland said that operations at the airport have now returned to normal. Picture: PA

The alarm was reported to have been raised after a suspicious object was detected in the screening area.

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However, it was later found to have been a false alarm, with passengers then being allowed to return.

Travellers have been urged to check their flight information after some flights were diverted and others delayed.

A spokesman for Police Scotland said: “Operations at the airport have now returned to normal and those within the building are thanked for their patience and co-operation.

“Police Scotland can now confirm that the object found at Edinburgh Airport has now been inspected and is of no danger to the public.”

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