Sewer work on Boswall Avenue led to the discovery of a suspected grenade, prompting a bomb squad response.
Scottish Water was doing routine maintenance on Boswall Avenue. This took place on Tuesday, February 11. A worker found something odd and immediately contacted the authorities.
Scottish Water confirmed this event. A resident talked about the incident, mentioning his drain had a blockage. Workers found what seemed like a grenade.
The object looked like a grenade, and pictures show it on the ground. Scottish Water discovered it. Police came around 10:20 AM after a report.
The item was “potentially suspicious.” An Explosive Ordnance Disposal team arrived at Boswall Avenue. They investigated the object in the drain.
The Army EOD team investigated it after Police Scotland requested their help. This was confirmed by top officials. Police closed off the area, and investigations then took place.
The item was not dangerous and was not “viable.” A Scottish Water spokesperson said their worker found a concerning object and contacted the authorities quickly.
A Police Scotland spokesperson stated officers arrived at 10:20 AM on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Police found the item wasn’t dangerous after checking.
A British Army spokesperson also spoke about it. The Army EOD team assisted Police Scotland there.