Buckie harbour was sealed off while experts established what the object was. Image: Jasperimage, taken March 18
Buckie harbour was sealed off yesterday after the discovery of a “suspected explosive object”, which turned out to be a harmless marker buoy.
Several police vehicles and coastguard teams were called to the scene as were a bomb disposal team.
The item was discovered earlier this afternoon.
A coastguard spokesman confirmed that they are assisting police regarding the discovery of an object described as a “suspected explosive”.
Buckie harbour. Image: DC Thomson.
It is understood the object was discovered when a dredger had been digging to improve the depth of harbour.
Police set up a 100-metre cordon around the area in question, between pier 2 and pier 3.
Workers in pier 3 had to be evacuated from the area as a precaution.
Following the incident, A spokesman for the coastguard confirmed that the object was a “marker buoy” as identified by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team.
Suspected ‘explosive object’ at Buckie Harbour identified as marker buoy
