A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Around 08:05 on Wednesday October 16, police were called by security at Edinburgh Airport after a decommissioned ordnance device was found during scanning of a passenger’s hand luggage.
“A 54-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection and released on an undertaking to appear in court at a later date.”
A spokesperson for the Army said: “A service person was involved in a security incident at Edinburgh Airport on 16 October.
“As the matter is the subject of ongoing legal proceedings we won’t comment further.”
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service has been approached for comment.
