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# Bomb squad called after 'grenade' found at Plymouth property during clearout
- URL: https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/bomb-squad-called-after-grenade-found-at-plymouth-property-during-clearout/
- Published: 2026-04-10T19:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-04-14T16:00:48.000Z
- Author: Seamus McCoy
- Tags: Keyham, Royal Navy, News, #editors-picks

Royal Navy bomb disposal experts were called to a property in Plymouth following the discovery of a grenade.

Police were called to Station Road in [Keyham](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/tag/keyham/) at around 11.30am today after the item was found inside a property.

Plymouth Plus understands the discovery was made during an end of tenancy removal after the previous occupant left a large amount of waste inside.

A worker clearing the property is believed to have uncovered the suspected grenade along with a number of knives, ammunition and a spear gun.

Nearby residents were evacuated, and a cordon was put in place while police awaited the arrival of specialists from the [Royal Navy's](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/tag/royal-navy/) Bravo Squadron.

The experts based at HMNB [Devonport](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/tag/devonport/) attended and determined that the item was no longer a viable explosive device.

Residents were allowed to return to their homes after the scene was declared safe. 

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