A police cordon was lifted in Margate yesterday after a suspicious item triggered a bomb scare at a property on Rosedale Road.
Ministry of Defence Step In
Kent Police were called at around 4pm on Wednesday, October 8, following reports of suspicious objects inside a flat. Authorities quickly sealed off the area as a precaution.
An Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team from the Ministry of Defence arrived and carried out a controlled explosion to neutralise the threat. The operation wrapped up around midnight, allowing residents to return home safely.
Teenager Arrested Over Firearms Offences
Police arrested a teenage boy linked to offences under the Firearms Act. He remains in custody as inquiries continue.
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