UK: Police activity ongoing along Chambers Street in Edinburgh Sept. 27

Event

Security services are responding to a suspicious package on Chambers Street in Edinburgh the afternoon of Sept. 27. Authorities have set up a security cordon and closed Chambers Street to traffic to facilitate the investigation.

Increased security measures are prompting localized business and transport disruptions in the surrounding area. Public transport normally routed through the area is canceled or diverted. Increased security measures will remain in the area until authorities give the all-clear.

Advice

Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Heed all instructions from security services. Check for disruptions and allow extra time for travel in the surrounding area.