The Scotsman

Man arrested after ‘suspect devices’ found

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A man has been arrested and a host of firearms and ammunition seized after a search of a property.

Two “suspected devices” were also discovered at the house in Kirkton Avenue, Blantyre, South Lanarkshir­e, on Wednesday.

A bomb disposal unit was brought in to evaluate and remove the items.

A 49-year-old man was arrested and he is due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court today.

A Police Scotland spokeswoma­n said: “There is no suggestion that it is a terrorism-related incident.”

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