A man has been arrested following the discovery of a suspect item in Clydebank.

The item was found when officers were searching the property in Overtoun Court on Dunswin Avenue as part of another ongoing investigation.

A 26-year-old man has been charged in connection with an alleged firearms offence.

He is due to appear at Dumbarton Sheriff Court on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

A cordon was put in place and several properties were evacuated as a precaution.

EOD personnel attended and carried out a controlled explosion on the device.

Around 2.30am on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, it was safe for local residents to return to their homes.

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Officers remain at the scene and enquiries are continuing. 

Chief Superintendent Gary I'Anson, Divisional Commander for Argyll & West Dunbartonshire said: "I would like to extend my thanks again to the local community for their patience as we dealt with this incident.

"I understand the inconvenience it will have caused and I am grateful for your cooperation."