Glasgow Bus Station Reopens After Bomb Scare and Controlled Explosion
Three men were arrested, but police confirmed no threat after a suspicious item prompted evacuations and transport disruptions in the city center.
- Buchanan Bus Station, Scotland's busiest transport hub, was evacuated Wednesday after reports of a suspicious item.
- A Royal Navy bomb disposal team conducted a controlled explosion, later determining the item posed no risk to the public.
- Three men were arrested in connection with possession of offensive weapons, though the incident is not being treated as terrorism.
- The evacuation disrupted nearby Glasgow Caledonian University, transport services, and local businesses, including the Royal Concert Hall.
- The bus station and surrounding areas were reopened late Wednesday evening, with police thanking the public for their patience.