Overview
- A suspicious package was discovered during a routine security search at the Moray air base, according to an RAF spokesperson.
- Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams were notified and a cordon was established as officials manage the incident with civilian agencies.
- Members of the public were asked to avoid the area while specialists assess the item.
- Police Scotland reported evacuations of nearby properties and announced road closures including parts of the B9135, A941 junctions, Muirton Road and Typhoon Road after receiving the alert at 11:25am.
- The RAF said the incident is not connected to the Exercise Agile Warrior training activity underway this week.