In mid-January, British military disposal teams were tasked with neutralizing two separate explosive devices dating back to the Second World War. One bomb was identified at a construction site in Plymouth, while a second device was discovered by a dredging crew within Exmouth Marina. The existence of the Exmouth bomb had long been considered a local myth, as the area had been repeatedly dredged over several decades without incident. Despite its history as a commercial port and its current use for private yachts, the explosive remained undetected for over 80 years. The situation escalated on January 14, 2026, when the marina manager received confirmation of the discovery, prompting an urgent response to secure the site and address the potential threat posed by the long-dormant ordnance.
Source : The Guardian
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