UPDATE: Highland police cordon lifted as unexploded ordnance removed

POLICE confirmed the Invergordon ordnance drama is over.

A spokesman said: "Emergency services attended at Castle Terrace in Invergordon after an unexploded ordnance was found.

"A cordon was put in place, and several houses and shops were evacuated as a precaution.

"Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) attended and removed the item.

"The cordon has been lifted, and the roads have now re-opened. There was no wider threat to the public.

"Thanks to the public for their patience."

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