Military Seize Police Car in Chippenham Nerve Agent Probe
The military have swooped on a Chippenham car park to seize a vehicle linked to a nerve agent investigation. Wiltshire Police confirmed teams are at Monkton Park this morning, removing a car connected to the ongoing probe in south Wiltshire.
Car Removal Tied to Nerve Agent Case
Officials revealed the vehicle taken is a 1 car, though specific details remain under wraps. A police spokesperson said:
“We have arranged the transportation of a car from Monkton Park in Chippenham in relation to the ongoing incident in 1.”
No Danger to Public – Police Reassure
Authorities urged locals not to panic. There’s no risk to visitors at the site, and no cordon is in place. The police added:
“Those involved in the removal of the vehicle have the necessary training and expertise to carry out a variety of tasks, including the safe removal of vehicles. Once the vehicle has been removed, police will leave the scene and it will be open to the public as normal.”
Investigation Continues
This dramatic seizure comes amid a probe into hazardous nerve agents affecting south Wiltshire, but police stress the public’s safety remains the top priority.
