Scottish police closed the airport in Edinburgh on January 7, 2014 and were diverting incoming flights after finding a suspicious bag.
London:
Edinburgh Airport in Scotland was evacuated on Tuesday after the discovery of a "potentially suspicious bag" believed to contain explosives.
Police closed the airport terminal and access roads after the bag was found at about 1.50 pm (local time).
A passenger was going through security when traces of explosives were reportedly found on his hands and in his bag.
Bomb disposal experts rushed to the scene and robots were used to examine the bag.
A cordon was been put in place around the area and police questioned the passenger.
Edinburgh Airport said an investigation was underway. No incoming flights were being accepted, it said.
Police closed the airport terminal and access roads after the bag was found at about 1.50 pm (local time).
A passenger was going through security when traces of explosives were reportedly found on his hands and in his bag.
Bomb disposal experts rushed to the scene and robots were used to examine the bag.
A cordon was been put in place around the area and police questioned the passenger.
Edinburgh Airport said an investigation was underway. No incoming flights were being accepted, it said.
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