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Controlled explosion in Renfrew

19th May 2026

A controlled explosion has taken place in the Broadloan area of Renfrew, following the discovery of a possible unexploded hand grenade.

At around 7.30pm on Monday, 18 May 2026, Police Scotland were made aware of the item being found in a garden in the town.

The EOD attended and removed the item.

At 5.30am on Tuesday, 19 May, it was destroyed via controlled explosion at a safe location nearby.

A cordon was put in place and no evacuations were required.

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