Part of Carnoustie beach cordoned off after possible 'explosive device' found
Police say there's a possibility the item is harmless and safe, but don't want to take any chances.
Last updated 7th Aug 2019
A possible ‘explosive device’ has been found washed up on a beach in Carnoustie.
Part of the area, which is not far from the golf courses, has been cordoned off by police.
Specialist officers from the Explosive Ordnance Department are on their way to examine the item.
A spokesperson for Tayside Police said: “A metal item has been found washed up on Carnoustie beach, not far from the golf courses.
“Currently, we have a cordon in place on the beach to prevent the public from approaching the item while we wait on Explosive Ordnance Department to arrive and examine the item.
“There is no further information available at the moment, and while there is every possibility that this item is harmless and safe, we obviously don’t want to take any chances.
“Therefore we would ask members of the public to stay away from the area and not to approach the cordon we have in place until further notice.
“We will provide a further update once the item has been identified and declared safe."
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