Bomb squad investigates suspicious package in Edinburgh
It was found in a building
A suspicious package found on the Mound in Edinburgh earlier today (Monday 20th September) is said to be "non viable"
Police and a bomb squad were called to a building around 1.40pm to examine the package
A cordon was put in place but roads have since reopened.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 1.40pm police received a report of a suspicious package found at a building on the Mound, Edinburgh.
“Emergency services attended, the building was evacuated and a cordon put in place.
“EOD attended to examine the package and confirmed it was non-viable.
“All surrounding road are in the process of being reopened.”