FESTIVAL-GOERS visiting an Ayrshire town were subjected to mobile metal detector scans by British Transport Police.
FESTIVAL-GOERS visiting an Ayrshire town were subjected to mobile metal detector scans by British Transport Police.
Operation Shield saw 51 people scanned at Largs Railway Station last Friday - the weekend of the town's Vikingar Festival.
A spokesman said the aim of the operation was to find anyone who was carrying a knife or another offensive weapon.
One person was arrested for a breach of the peace but no knives were detected.
Passengers who were scanned had to walk through an airport-style metal detector.
Chief Inspector Alex McGuire said: "These metal detectors have already proved to be an extremely useful additional tool in detecting and deterring anyone who thinks they can carry weapons on the rail network."
