Dundee call centre evacuated and bomb squad called in following report of suspicious packages

UPDATE: 5pm

A controlled explosion have been carried out by bomb disposal experts at a call centre in Dundee.

A statement from the police said: “Police Scotland can confirm that shortly after 4pm, a controlled explosion was carried out by EOD on a package found at a call centre in Baird Avenue, Dundee.”

“We would like to thank the public for their patience.”

A call centre in Dundee has been evacuated following reports of ‘suspicious packages’.

The Tesco building on the city’s Baird Avenue has been evacuated, with members of the public urged to avoid the area.

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A police spokesperson said: “Police Scotland is currently in attendance at a call centre in Baird Avenue in Dundee following reports of suspicious packages.

“Army EOD have been made aware and the building has been evacuated.

“Baird Avenue is closed and members of the public as asked to avoid the area.”