A number of tubes of what is believed to be unexploded dynamite were found in a skip at West Wilts Trading Estate in Westbury at 10.20am today.
Police are currently at the scene in Chemical Road and have evacuated the immediate area and put a 200 metre cordon in place. They do not believe it to be suspicious.
The Explosive Ordinance Disposal team is currently on its way from Tidworth.
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