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Plymouth Street Cordoned Off for Bomb Disposal
17 Feb
Summary
- Bomb disposal team called to Mutley, Plymouth property.
- Man in his 20s arrested on suspicion of firearm offenses.
- A 100m cordon was established for public safety.

Police in Mutley, Plymouth, have established a 100m cordon on College Avenue following the arrest of a man in his 20s. The arrest was made on suspicion of possession of a firearm without a certificate. As part of ongoing inquiries, Devon and Cornwall Police requested assistance from the Royal Navy bomb disposal team.
The bomb disposal unit from Devonport was dispatched to assess items discovered within the property. The cordon was implemented to guarantee access for emergency services and maintain public safety during the assessment. This situation led to expected delays for local traffic, as reported by Plymouth Highways.




