Unexploded WW2 bomb taken to Bangor police station

A member of the public unknowingly transported an unexploded World War Two bomb to Bangor police station after discovering it while walking in Coed y Wenallt, Nant Gwynant. The device, later identified as a mortar, was found on Tuesday and handed over to officers, prompting an urgent response from bomb disposal experts.

Controlled Explosion Conducted in Bangor

After assessing the device, North Wales Police immediately cordoned off the area to ensure public safety. The North West Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team was called to the scene on Wednesday morning, where they carried out a controlled explosion at Brewery Fields in Bangor.

Sergeant Emma Williams of Bangor Police Station provided further details on the incident:

“Yesterday afternoon, a member of the public out walking in Coed y Wenallt, Nant Gwynant, found what is believed to be a Second World War mortar bomb, which was later brought to Bangor Police Station. Experts from the North West EOD attended this morning, Wednesday, February 15, and used a controlled explosion to safely dispose of the item in Brewery Fields, Bangor.”

The Dangers of Unexploded Ordnance

The discovery of the mortar bomb serves as an important reminder of the continued risks posed by unexploded ordnance (UXO) from past conflicts. Decades after World War Two, UXO can still be found across the UK, often unearthed during construction work, agricultural activities, or even by chance encounters in the countryside. Handling these devices without proper expertise can be extremely dangerous, as many still contain active explosives.

Authorities always advise the public to exercise extreme caution if they come across any suspicious objects that could be ordnance-related. The recommended course of action is to avoid touching or moving the object and to immediately notify the police by calling 999.

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