Police are dealing with an ‘ongoing incident’ in Edinburgh with armed officers spotted standing guard at the scene.
Local reports claim that a heavy police presence was seen on Leith Walk at around 6.30am on Wednesday morning.
The Edinburgh Evening News reports that a section of the pavement, near Elm Row, was blocked off to pedestrians while officers were seen entering a property.
Police Scotland have confirmed they were in attendance as part of a pre-planned operation.
A force spokesperson said: "Officers in Edinburgh carried out a pre-planned firearms operation around 6am at a property on Elm Row in connection with an ongoing investigation.
"Enquiries remain ongoing.”
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