Massive Munitions Haul Near Norris Castle Stuns Police
Metal detectorist makes jaw-dropping find at East Cowes early this morning. At 8:27am, a member of the public alerted Hampshire police after uncovering a stash of old ammunition near Norris Castle on the Isle of Wight.
Bomb Squad Called In for Massive Ammunition Cache
Officers spent the entire day securing the scene, with EOD experts from the Navy stepping in to safely remove and investigate the haul.
- Using metal detectors, they dug deeper and uncovered a staggering 4,000 to 5,000 rounds, believed to be decades old.
- The explosive ordnance disposal team carefully cleared the site, removing all ammunition.
Isle of Wight Keeps Unveiling Hidden Treasures
With discoveries like this, the Isle of Wight continues to reveal incredible pieces of history buried beneath its soil. Who knows what will surface next?
