Army Officer Charged After Dummy Grenade Triggers Airport Alert

Lt Col Hugo Clark faces charges after a decommissioned training grenade caused a security incident at Edinburgh Airport in October.

Lt Col Hugo Clark, a senior British Army officer, was charged after carrying a decommissioned hand grenade through Edinburgh Airport security on October 16.
The deactivated grenade, reportedly used in training exercises, was deemed non-viable and posed no threat according to explosive ordnance experts.
Airport security flagged the device during a luggage scan, prompting the bomb squad to respond to the scene.
Police Scotland has not disclosed the specific charges against Lt Col Clark, who was released from custody and is set to appear in court at a later date.
The British Army and Crown Office have declined to comment further, citing ongoing legal proceedings.