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Folkestone: bomb disposal teams called to Chalcroft Road

15:15, 07 October 2018

updated: 15:57, 07 October 2018

Bomb disposal units have been searching a property in Folkestone.

Police and a Ministry of Defence explosive ordnance team were called to Chalcroft Road, near Sandgate, this morning after concerns were raised around items stored in a house.

After an inspection, the suspected explosives were found to be airsoft equipment and deemed to pose no risk to the public.

The scene at Chalcroft Road, Folkestone this morning. (4639607)
The scene at Chalcroft Road, Folkestone this morning. (4639607)
Chalcroft Road, Folkestone. (4639396)
Chalcroft Road, Folkestone. (4639396)

A police spokesman said: "Officers have attended Chalcroft Road in Folkestone, in relation to concerns around a number of items reported to have been stored at a property.

"A Ministry of Defence explosive ordnance disposal unit also attended the scene and have now inspected what is believed to be equipment intended for use with airsoft activities."

A Royal Logistics Corps bomb disposal van was called to the scene. Stock image
A Royal Logistics Corps bomb disposal van was called to the scene. Stock image

The bomb disposal teams had left the scene by 2.45pm.

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