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Cold War Bombs Prompt Evacuation at London Auction

2/27/2026

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  • A man brought unexploded Cold War bombs to Chiswick Auctions on a west London industrial estate, prompting an evacuation.
  • A militaria expert identified a crated anti-tank landmine and mortar shells among the items.
  • Police and bomb disposal teams X-rayed the munitions.
  • Hundreds of workers were allowed to return after over an hour.
  • The remaining items were deemed safe for civilian ownership.