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Suspected WW2 bomb found at recycling centre

BBC Entrance to Millhill Meadow Recycling Centre with multiple signs, gates, and barriers. The main sign displays the centre's name along with opening times and restrictions. The area is fenced, with streetlights and buildings in the background under a partly cloudy sky.BBC
Police were called to the site at about 14:30 BST

A suspected World War Two bomb has been safely removed after it was found at a Plymouth recycling centre.

Devon and Cornwall Police were called to Chelson Meadow Waste Reception Centre at about 14:30 BST after the item was discovered.

Plymouth City Council said the Royal Navy ordnance disposal team had removed the unknown object.

A 100m (328ft) cordon had been put in place and the recycling centre was shut but has since reopened.

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