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Bomb squad called to 'suspicious package' at RAF Lossiemouth
A suspicious package found during routine checks led to evacuations and a cordon at RAF Lossiemouth, with bomb disposal teams and civilian agencies managing the incident.
- On Thursday, March 12, bomb disposal teams were scrambled to RAF Lossiemouth, Moray, Scotland, and the base's main gate was closed with alternate access arranged.
- Security staff discovered the suspicious package during a routine security search at RAF Lossiemouth, and RAF confirmed it is not part of Exercise Agile Warrior 26.
- A cordon surrounds the Muirton Road area, Lossiemouth, while civilian agencies work with EOD teams and base personnel are moved away.
- Some local residents were evacuated and personnel relocated as a precaution, and the RAF said the safety of their people remains paramount and urged avoidance of the area.
- The incident coincides with a large-scale readiness drill at RAF Lossiemouth this week, which hosts the Quick Reaction Alert Typhoon fleet and launches Exercise Agile Warrior 26.
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