POLICE closed off Camelon Main Street earlier today due to reports of a suspicious package.
The road has now been reopened after a bomb disposal squad attended the scene.
A controlled explosion was carried out and the contents of the package were not deemed to be dangerous to the public.
The item was discovered at Camelon Police Station at 8.40am on Thursday.
The suspicious package incident at Camelon Police Station has now been concluded. The package posed no risk to the public however inquiries are ongoing. Camelon Main Street has been reopened – thanks for your patience as we dealt with this incident.
— Falkirk Police (@FalkirkPolice) January 18, 2018
A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Police in Forth Valley can confirm that the suspicious package incident at Camelon Police Station has now been concluded.
“The matter was reported around 8.40am on Thursday, January 18. Explosive Ordinance Disposal attended and a controlled explosion was executed.
“The contents of the package were subsequently found to pose no risk to the public, however officers are investigating the circumstances and inquiries are ongoing.
“Camelon Main Street has now been reopened. Members of the public are thanked for their patience as officers dealt with this incident.”
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