Man stopped and interrogated under Terrorism Act at Edinburgh Airport
Police said enquiries are ongoing
A 53-year-old man has been stopped and his devices seized at Edinburgh Airport on Friday under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act.
Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000 provides police officers with unique powers to examine people who pass through the UK’s borders.
It allows them to stop, question and when necessary, search and detain individuals.
Officers confirmed the man was interviewed at the airport on Friday and his devices taken for further examination.
It is understood the man has not been arrested or charged, but enquiries remain ongoing.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “On Friday 10 July, a 53-year-old man was stopped using powers under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000 at Edinburgh Airport.
“He was interviewed and digital devices were seized for further examination. Enquiries are ongoing.”