Annandale St was closed from around 11.00am until 4.00pm yesterday while members of the Royal Logistics Corps carried out a controlled explosion. It was determined there was no further risk to the public by late afternoon.
A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Police in Edinburgh were called to Annandale Street around 11.50am following a report of a suspicious item.
“A cordon was established as precaution while explosive ordnance disposal carried out an assessment of this item.
“The item was found not to pose any risk to the public and the community are thanked for their co-operation.
“Inquiries continue to establish the full circumstances surrounding this item.”
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