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Police evacuate homes after suspected unexploded ordnance found

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 4:08 PM UTC · How we work

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Police sealed off Falmouth Docks after finding a suspected unexploded ordnance device.
The device was located at 09:15 BST on September 21, 2026, prompting a 150-metre cordon covering land and sea.
Two homes were evacuated while Explosive Ordnance Disposal officers were dispatched to assess the device.
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service and the Coastguard joined the response.
Police urged the public and boat users to avoid the restricted zone.

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Police sealed off Falmouth Docks after finding a suspected unexploded ordnance device.
The device was located at 09:15 BST on September 21, 2026, prompting a 150-metre cordon covering land and sea.
Two homes were evacuated while Explosive Ordnance Disposal officers were dispatched to assess the device.
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service and the Coastguard joined the response.
Police urged the public and boat users to avoid the restricted zone.