The Courier & Advertiser (Perth and Perthshire Edition)
Bomb threat:
EMERGENCY: Man arrested in flat after police cordon off residential area
A residential area of Dundee was in lockdown yesterday when a suspected explosive device was found in a man’s flat.
A residential area was put on lockdown after a man was found with a suspected bomb in a flat in Dundee. The intelligence-led operation resulted in the man being arrested in Carlochie Place at around noon. Officers were executing a search warrant on an unrelated matter when the device was discovered. Around six police vehicles, as well as fire crews and ambulance incident response teams were on the scene before bomb disposal experts arrived at around 1pm. The presence centred on a flat in the south-eastern section of Carlochie Place, close to Broughty Ferry Road. Several CID officers were also seen in attendance throughout the afternoon on Greendykes Road, the entirety of which was shut off. Police stressed there was no risk to the public but properties in the immediate vicinity were evacuated as a precaution, with half a dozen streets cordoned to prevent public access. The cordon in the surrounding streets remained in place until around 6pm with many unable to return to their homes for the entire day. A large blue tent was also seen in the street. Residents of surrounding streets were initially left bewildered by the emergency response. George Muir, who lives on Noran Avenue, just one street away from Carlochie Place, said: “I hadn’t a clue what was going on. “It’s totally bizarre to see all this. My neighbour was the first to tell me. She said we’re all blocked in. “I’ve never seen anything like it. At first, I thought it was all closed because a large vehicle was due to come through.” Another resident on the lower half of Greendykes Road said: “I work from home and there are usually loads of cars up and down this street. “I thought it seemed a bit quiet so I looked out the window and saw the police tape. “I didn’t think too much of it but then I came out the front to have a look and saw all the cars. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing.” Another, speaking at 6pm last night, said: “I’ve been out my house since 12pm. We’ve got a small dog in the house and I’m worried but obviously the police have to do their job.”
It’s totally bizarre to see all this. My neighbour was the first to tell me. She said we’re all blocked in
Parents living within the cordon were also faced with the stress of being unable to collect children from the nearby Craigiebarns Primary School. Detective Inspector Tom Leonard said: “I would like to thank the local community for their patience as we carried out our inquiries. We do not take decisions to evacuate people lightly, however public safety is our priority and we are grateful for your understanding.”