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Swindon Charity Shop Reopens After Suspected Ammunition Donation Prompts Bomb Squad Callout

Explosive ordnance specialists removed the items following a staff alert to police, allowing normal trading to resume.

Overview

  • Staff at the Cancer Research UK store in Greenbridge Retail Park received public donations that included suspected military ammunition on Tuesday morning.
  • Wiltshire Police evacuated and cordoned the charity shop as a precaution while awaiting Explosive Ordnance Disposal officers.
  • The wider retail park, including nearby retailers, remained open to shoppers throughout the response.
  • EOD personnel attended late morning and safely removed the items, enabling the lifting of the cordon shortly before 1pm.
  • Cancer Research UK confirmed the store reopened the same day and reminded donors that certain items cannot be accepted.