Police have confirmed that a suspicious package that sparked a huge emergency service response in Glasgow is 'not a viable device'.
Police, fire crews and a Royal Navy bomb squad descended on Milnbank Street in Dennistoun after the alarm was raise at around 3.30pm on Thursday, January 27.
Alexandra Parade was cordoned off between Milnbank Street and Armadale Street with houses and businesses evacuated for hours while ordnance disposal experts assessed the contents of the package.
Meanwhile, the M8 was closed for around three hours between junctions 12 and 15 because of the building's proximity to the motorway.
Bomb disposal experts examined the item and later confirmed it was not a viable device.
The cordon was later removed and residents returned to their homes.
Officers say their enquiries into the incident remain ongoing.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 3.30pm on Thursday, January 27, officers were called to a report of a suspicious package found within business premises on Milnbank Street, Glasgow.
"Officers attended and a cordon was put in place and a number of local residents were evacuated as a precaution. The M8 was closed eastbound between junction 14 and 15 and westbound from junction 12. The motorway was reopened around 6.30pm.
"Officers from EOD attended and examined the item who confirmed it was not a viable device. Police enquiries continue.
"The cordon was later removed and residents returned to their homes.
"We thank the public for their co-operation and patience during this incident."
Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here.
