Edinburgh airport evacuated over suspicious package

BBC Scotland Friday 19 June 2026, 21:02 UTC 1 min read

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Officers say inquiries are ongoing and are urging passengers to contact their airlines for updates.

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Edinburgh Airport evacuated after ‘reports of suspicious item’ with passengers facing disruption Police Scotland said an explosive ordnance disposal team is at the airport and a cordon is in place with roads closed - Bookmark Passengers are facing disruption at Edinburgh Airport after the terminal building was evacuated because of a security alert. Police Scotland said an explosive ordnance disposal team is at the airport and a cordon is in place with roads closed. “Edinburgh Airport has...

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