Bomb squad carries out controlled burn of explosive chemicals found in St Leonards home
- The bomb squad conducted a controlled burn of explosive chemicals found at a property in St Leonards as part of ongoing safety operations.
- A major incident was declared, leading to 73 residents being evacuated and a 100-metre cordon established around the area.
- The Explosive Ordnance Disposal team has made significant progress in removing hazardous materials and continued searches for desensitized chemicals.
- Authorities have not provided a specific timeframe for reducing the cordon or allowing residents to return home.
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Bomb found in taxi
When the police stopped a taxi in Tumba, Botkyrka municipality, on Sunday evening, a person in the car reported that he was carrying a bomb. A major operation was launched, with the national bomb squad called to the scene. – They assess that it was a sharp object, says Nadya Norton, the police's press spokesperson.


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