Edinburgh Union Canal incident: Item in water reported as 'possible' unexploded device 'no risk to wider public'
A report of a ‘possible explosive’ in the Union Canal in Edinburgh was received by Police Scotland at around midday on Friday.
An explosive ordnance disposal unit attended and removed the item.
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Hide AdPolice Scotland said “there is no risk to the wider public.”
It is now understood that the item is not believed to have been any form of explosive.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Police received report of a possible unexploded ordnance found in the Union Canal in Edinburgh around 12.15pm on Friday, 21 January, 2022.
“Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) attended and removed the item.”
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