Bomb squads descended onto Largs harbour this afternoon after an merchandise was discovered on a ship.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and HM Coastguard crews scrambled Largs ' Yacht Haven on Irvine Street in Ayrshire after receiving the alarm at 3.30pm. The marina was evacuated as a precaution whereas the realm was sealed off by police, reviews Glasgow Reside.
As of 7pm, no person had been allowed again into the location and Irvine Street was nonetheless closed. No accidents have been reported at this stage. Police didn't disclose the character of the alleged merchandise on the boat, nor the kind of vessel allegedly concerned.
One stricken customer claimed that '4 pontoons' have been 'cordoned off' by officers as a 'bomb disposal van' arrived on the marina. They wrote on social media: "Simply leaving Largs Marina, 4 pontoons have been cordoned off by police. A bomb disposal van has arrived, blue lights flashing."
Police Scotland confirmed their attendance on the scene to Glasgow Reside on Sunday night.
A drive spokeswoman mentioned: "At round 3.30pm on Sunday, September 11 we have been referred to as to Largs Yacht Haven, Irvine Street, Largs, to a report of an merchandise discovered on a ship. Officers are in attendance alongside EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal). The realm has been evacuated as a precaution and the highway is presently closed.”
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