Asparagus Planting Leads to EOD Response

Cambridgeshire, England A member of the Ickleton Allotment Society recently discovered a hand grenade while planting asparagus at their plot in Cambridgeshire. According to Cambridgeshire Police, officers responded, sealed off the area, and sent images to the army's EOD team.

In a statement police said, "In this instance it was a genuine grenade and the team carried out a controlled explosion. If you ever come across something similar, please give us a call."

Allotments are small parcels of land rented to grow fruits, vegetables, and plants.