Edinburgh Airport resumed normal operations on Saturday following a brief closure triggered by the discovery of a potentially suspicious item. The airport had been evacuated as a precautionary measure on Friday evening.
Incident Details
According to Police Scotland, the airport was evacuated around 6:50 PM local time on Friday after reports of a suspicious package. Specialist teams, including Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) units, were deployed to investigate. A cordon was established around the airport, and nearby roads were closed to ensure public safety.
Airport Response and Reopening
In a statement on social media platform X, Edinburgh Airport authorities confirmed the reopening: "Following investigations by specialist teams, the airport has now reopened." They thanked the public for their patience and assured that operations teams were working diligently to restore full services and support affected passengers.
Earlier, the airport had posted updates about the evacuation, advising passengers to check with their airlines for the latest flight information. One post read: "Due to reports of a potentially suspicious item, the airport has been evacuated while specialist teams investigate." Another stated: "The situation remains ongoing while specialist teams continue to investigate. Parts of the airport remain partially evacuated."
Police Investigation
Police Scotland confirmed that enquiries were ongoing, with EOD teams in attendance. The cordon has since been lifted, and roads have been reopened. No further details about the nature of the suspicious item have been released at this time.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
