WWII Ammo Found in Newport Pagnell Sparks Bomb Squad Alert
Police and the Army’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team are currently dealing with a potential bomb scare in Newport Pagnell.
Ammunition Discovery Prompts Evacuations
The emergency services were called to Chartwell Road at 1.45pm today after a stash of ammunition, believed to date back to World War Two, was found at a local property.
EOD experts are on-site working to make the dangerous ammo safe. A controlled explosion is expected in a nearby field shortly.
Residents Moved to Safety – Police Urge Caution
Some nearby residents have been evacuated as a precaution while the operation is ongoing. Police have urged the public to avoid the area for now.
“Thank you all for your patience while this incident is dealt with,” officers said.
