November 21, 2024
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Three held after bomb squad called in Glasgow 

The force first received reports of the item at about 1.10pm, and as a precaution the station and many of the surrounding buildings were evacuated and closed…reports Asian Lite News

Three men have been arrested and a controlled explosion was carried out after a bus station was closed for several hours after reports of a “potential suspicious item” found in the area. Police Scotland said at about 9.40pm on Wednesday that nothing suspicious was found, despite the controlled explosion at Buchanan bus station. 

The force first received reports of the item at about 1.10pm, and as a precaution the station and many of the surrounding buildings were evacuated and closed. Police said that three men had been arrested in connection with possession of offensive weapons and inquiries remain ongoing. 

A spokesperson said: “Around 1.10pm this afternoon, police received a report of a potential suspicious item at the bus station. “Officers contacted the EOD and a controlled explosion was carried out. Nothing suspicious was found. 

“As a precaution the bus station and surrounding buildings were evacuated.” “Three men were arrested in connection with possession of offensive weapons and inquiries are ongoing. Officers are working to return the area back to normal.” 

Large cordons were put in place with streets around the bus station closed. Police advised the public to avoid the area. 

A number of transport services also experienced disruption as a result of the incident, including Stagecoach’s X77 service, as well as all of ScotRail’s Queen Street high street level services. The city’s subway service was also closed down, but later re-opened at around 9pm. 

Glasgow Caledonian university (GCU) was evacuated and closed as a precaution on Wednesday evening. But in an email later sent to all staff and students at about 10.50pm, the university said: “We are pleased to inform you the police have advised that our Glasgow campus is now safe to reopen, and it will be fully operational from 7am.” 

A number of businesses in the area have also been affected. The Royal Concert Hall’s planned An Audience With Celtic Legends event was cancelled. At about 10.10pm, Glasgow city council’s Traffcom service said Killermont Street between West Nile Street and North Hanover Street is closed, as is Cowcaddens Road. All of the roads surround the bus station at their points of closure. The service said drivers should follow police guidance for diversions. 

A spokesperson for Traffcom added: “Due to an ongoing police incident, Buchanan bus station has been closed. Police Scotland are in attendance.”

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