Officers are currently in attendance at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary dealing with an ongoing incident reported to police.
UPDATE 5.05pm: Emergency services are standing down from Aberdeen Royal Infirmary following an incident involving a package containing an unidentified substance.
Inspector Chris Kerr said: “Inquiries are still ongoing however we are content that there has been no risk to the public. An investigation will now take place into the circumstances surrounding this incident.
“Thank you once again to the hospital and local community for your patience.”
Emergency services have been called to an Aberdeen hospital after an unidentified substance in a package was found.
Inspector Chris Kerr said: “Officers are in attendance at an office within a non-clinical area of Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where a package containing an unidentified substance has been discovered.
“As per protocol we are liaising with other emergency services at the scene as we carry out inquiries. I would stress that at this stage this would appear to be an isolated incident aimed at an individual and not directed at NHS Grampian or any patients.
“There are no reports of any persons having suffered ill effects.
“We don’t believe there is a wider threat to the public, patients or staff of Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
“Our inquiries are ongoing and at a very early stage and further information will be released when available. I would like to thank the hospital and local community for their patience while this incident is dealt with.”
