RESIDENTS were evacuated from their homes after a "potentially hazardous substance" was found. 

Police attended a flat on Balbeggie Street in the Sandyhills area at around 10.20pm last night where they discovered a small cannabis cultivation and the substance. 

As a precaution, some residents from nearby flats were evacuated moved. 

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They have since been allowed to return home. 

A 56-year-old man has been arrested in connection with drug offences. 

Police said enquiries remain ongoing and there is no wider risk to the public. 

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 10.20pm on Friday, September 13, we attended a flat on Balbeggie Street, Glasgow, and discovered a small cannabis cultivation and potentially hazardous substances within.

"As a precaution, residents from some nearby flats were temporarily moved but have since returned to their homes.

"There is no wider risk to the public.

"A 56-year-old man has been arrested in connection with drugs offences and enquiries are ongoing."