Edinburgh bomb squad raid property in Robert Burns Drive

Police executed a warrant at a property in Robert Burns Drive shortly before 2pm on Thursday, February 27. A 45-year-old was arrested and charged and will appear in court at a later date.

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It is understood the Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit was sent to the property following the raid.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Officers executed a warrant at an address on Robert Burns Drive, Edinburgh around 1.50pm on Thursday, February 27.

"A 45-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with possession of an offensive weapon. He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date and enquiries are ongoing.”