Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom Army EOD surprised Bestwood area residents with an explosion in Southglade Park. The explosion was the result of a controlled detonation of an explosive device that was handed in to the Oxclose Police Station in Arnold.

According to an Army spokesperson said, "We can confirm an Army EOD team from 11 1EOD and Search Regiment was called out to Oxclose Lane Police Station, Nottinghamshire after suspected explosive devices were handed in."

"The EOD team destroyed two 30mm high explosive rounds in the nearest safe and suitable location. All further queries should be directed to the Police."

Woodford, Vermont State police are investigating a call from property management of the Prospect Mountain Ski Area in Woodford about suspected hand grenade found at a Woodford cross-country ski area.

The device was reportedly found in a container during a clean up near the parking lot. Troopers from the Shaftsbury barracks responded to the scene and confirmed the report.

The Vermont State Police Bomb Squad responded to safely remove the grenade for disposal. No additional ordnance items were found and no injuries were reported.

Police are requesting that anyone who may have information regarding the improper disposal of the hand grenade to contact Corporal Travis Hess at the Shaftsbury barracks.

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