Bomb squad in Edinburgh amid probe into discovery of 'non-hazardous substances'

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A bomb disposal unit are in place in Edinburgh following a probe into the discovery of 'non-hazardous substances'. An Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team has been spotted at High School Yards in the capital.

Police have cordoned off a number of roads including The Pleasance, Cowgate to Guthrie Street, St Mary’s Street to Market Street and Holyrood to Queen’s Drive.

The public have been asked to avoid the area.It comes as an investigation continues after non-hazardous substances were found within The Pleasance on Sunday, January 19.After officers were seen rushing into a property on Sunday afternoon, the area was cordoned off as a precaution and residents were provided shelter.

However, The materials were established as not hazardous.A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "As part of enquiries into non-hazardous substances found within The Pleasance, Edinburgh on Sunday, 19 January, 2025 several road closures have been put in place this afternoon."The Pleasance, Cowgate to Guthrie Street, St Mary’s Street to Market Street and Holyrood to Queen’s Drive will be closed temporarily to allow investigations to continue.