Man arrested over 'potentially hazardous materials' at flat
A 33-year-old man has been arrested following the discovery of "potentially hazardous materials" in Aberdeen.
Officers had executed a warrant at a property on Cadenhead Place, in the Kittybrewster area of the city, at about 08:30 on Monday.
Emergency services attended and chemical items were recovered.
Police Scotland said there was no risk to the wider public, and later added that the man been released pending further inquiries.
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