Bomb squad deployed to RAF base in Scotland over ‘suspicious package’ as homes evacuated

A BOMB Squad has been scrambled to a Scottish RAF base after a suspicious item was found.

The package was discovered during a security search at RAF Lossiemouth in Moray this morning.

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Military and emergency crews sealed off the area and closed down roads amid the incident.

Several homes at the air base have also been evacuated as a precaution.

Bomb techs from the EOD have been deployed to the vital military site to examine the suspicious item.

A RAF spokesperson said: “I can confirm that during a routine security search at RAF Lossiemouth, a suspicious package was found.

“EOD has been notified a cordon is in place, and we are working with civilian agencies to resolve the issue.”

The Royal Air Force also confirmed this is not part of an ongoing exercise at the base.

Military personnel have been taking part in Exercise Agile Warrior – a planned major homeland defence training activity.

The RAF spokesperson added: “This is not part of the previously advertised exercise activity”.

Police Scotland have been called to the scene and have closed down nearby roads.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Around 11.25am on Thursday, 12 March, 2026, a report was received of a suspicious item found at RAF Lossiemouth.

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“Emergency services are in attendance.

“A cordon has been put in place and nearby properties have been evacuated as a precaution.

“There are road closures on the B9135 at its junction with the A941, the A9135 at its junction with Muirton Road and Typhoon Road at its junction with B9315.

“Explosive Ordnance Disposal is aware and will be attending to examine the item.”

It is understood the base’s air operations have not been impacted by the suspicious item scare.

Lossiemouth, in Moray, is one of the UK‘s two Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) stations to protect UK airspace from trespassing aircraft.

There are four Typhoon fighter squadrons at the base alongside three Poseidon MRA1 squadrons for maritime patrol missions, anti-submarine warfare, surveillance, and search and rescue ops.

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An RAF Regiment squadron, and a Royal Auxiliary Air Force Regiment reserve are also at the base.

Lossiemouth covers 1,400 acres. There are over 3,000 staff including 2,000 military personnel, 1,000 contractors and 250 civil servants.

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