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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Nicole Mitchell

Busy city road closed after 'potentially dangerous items' found in car

A SECTION of road in Glasgow was closed after "potentially dangerous items" were found in a car. 

The car was stopped on Great Western Road at around 6.30pm on Friday where the items were discovered by officers. 

Police said a cordon was put in place as a precaution. It's understood the car was stopped near Anniesland Cross. 

The items were assessed and found to be safe. Police did not reveal the nature of the items. 

A 55-year-old man has been charged in connection with road traffic offences and will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal. 

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "A 55-year-old man has been charged in connection with road traffic offences after a car was stopped by officers on Great Western Road in Glasgow around 6.30pm on Friday, January 3.

"Potentially dangerous items were found within the car during the incident and a cordon was put in place as a precaution. The items were assessed and were found to be safe.

"The man will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal."

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