A cordon was put in place near the junction of King’s Road and King’s Place. At that time officers advised local residents to remain in their homes and the public were advised to avoid the area.
The item was subsequently found to be an unexploded wartime munition. A controlled explosion was carried out and officers said that there was no threat to the wider public. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 9.50am on Tuesday 15 April 2025 officers were made aware of a potentially suspicious item on Portobello beach.
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Source: The Edinburgh Reporter
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