RAF Lossiemouth: Locals evacuated and roads closed as 'suspicious package' discovered at military base

The package was discovered during a routine security search and police were then alerted around 11.25am.

In a statement at 4.50pm, it was confirmed the incident has ended after the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team confirmed the package contained nothing of concern.

The package has now been removed.

Residents were asked to leave the area this morning though it is now understood they are returning to previously evacuated buildings.

Bomb disposal units were dispatched to the scene while a cordon, which has since been removed, was in place around the Muirton Road area of Lossiemouth.

Previously, a Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 11.25am on Thursday, March 12, a report was received of a suspicious item found at RAF Lossiemouth.

“Emergency services are in attendance. A cordon has been put in place and nearby properties have been evacuated as a precaution.

“Explosive Ordnance Disposal is aware and will be attending to examine the item.”

All flying remained unaffected during the incident and the main gate closed with alternate access in place.

A RAF spokesperson said: “The incident at RAF Lossiemouth has now ended. The EOD team confirmed that the suspicious package contained nothing of concern.

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“Following a controlled explosion the package has been removed. The cordoned areas are now re-opening, and people are returning to previously evacuated buildings.”