Cops scrambled to the scene at 1pm on Saturday.
AN international boxing competition in the Emirates Arena was called off after reports of a firearm in the building.
An official statement from organisers reads:"Today's events have not been what we set out to accomplish within the tournament for the the boxers and clubs taking part here in Glasgow. "With not only one situation outstanding the absolute paramount safety of everyone within the building oversees anything wrong with the event and we collectively agreed we had the police take over to evacuate the building having announced the closure of the tournament at 2.15pm without raising further alarm and distress."
Bluevale Community Club posted on Facebook:"Not so good a weekend at the Lonsdale MTK Global Box Cup.
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