Police close off Elgin Street while the controlled explosion is carried out. Image: Fife Jammer Locations/FJL Services
Bomb disposal experts have carried out a controlled explosion after “potentially hazardous materials” were found at an Army base in Dunfermline.
The historic items were found in containers inside the 154 Scottish Regiment building in Elgin Street at 3pm on Thursday afternoon.
Police confirmed a controlled explosion was to be carried out on Friday afternoon, but did not specify a time.
A statement issued by Police Scotland said: “Around 3.10pm on Friday EOD carried out a small controlled explosion in Elgin Street, Dunfermline, to safely dispose of potentially hazardous material which was discovered within a property yesterday.
“The incident has now been stood down.
“Members of the public are thanked for their assistance and understanding with this matter.”
Following the discovery, a spokesperson for the Army confirmed an EOD team from Edinburgh had attended the incident.
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Controlled explosion carried out in Dunfermline after ‘potentially hazardous materials’ found at Army base
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