The bomb squad have been called to a Scots street following reports of suspected grenades being found within a property.
Emergency services descended on Caledonian Crescent in Edinburgh shortly after 12pm today and cordoned off the area.
Residents in the area are being evacuated as a precaution after officers from Police Scotland contacted the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team.
Edinburgh Live reports emergency vehicles were seen outside of M&D newsagents as officers carried out door-to-door enquiries nearby.
Police were also seen going through bins on the street and placing items in evidence bags.
It was later established the items posed no risk to the public and they were taken by EOD for destruction.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were called around 12.20pm on Wednesday 7 June, 2023, following reports that suspected grenades were found with a property at Caledonian Crescent in Edinburgh
“Explosive Ordnance Disposal team were contacted, a cordon was put in place and number of properties evacuated as a precaution.
“It was later established that the items posed no risk to the public and EOD took them for destruction.”
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