controlled explosion

British

noun

the deliberate detonation of an explosive device under strictly controlled circumstances

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Police said a controlled explosion was carried out at about 16:00 GMT on Thursday, with Derby City Council confirming accommodation had been arranged for affected residents for Thursday night "and the coming days".

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A controlled explosion was carried out at about 16:00 GMT, with Derby City Council confirming that accommodation had been arranged for affected residents for the night "and the coming days".

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He also spent time with the British charity during a visit to Angola in 2019 when he walked through a partially-cleared minefield and set off a controlled explosion.

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North Wales Police confirmed an explosives disposal team attended the school, removed the items and carried out a successful controlled explosion, with officers finding no wider safety issues.

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Adrian Webster, 33, witnessed the controlled explosion during his evening walk through the park.

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