The Danish Armed Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit safely disposed of six unexploded grenades at Amager Fælled yesterday following their discovery during a clearance operation carried out by Damasec Mine Action Systems.
The operation attracted public attention after several Danish media outlets reported that the grenades would be detonated under controlled conditions. Due to weather conditions at the time of the disposal, the detonation generated a significant noise impact in the surrounding area. To ensure public safety, a security zone with a radius of approximately 700 metres was established during the operation.
The grenades were discovered by Damasec specialists as part of ongoing clearance activities in the area. The findings highlight the importance of professional unexploded ordnance (UXO) surveys and clearance operations in locations with a history of military activity.
The munitions are believed to date back to either the Second World War or subsequent military training activities conducted in the area. Amager Fælled served as a military training ground between 1943 and 1984, and remnants of historical military activity can still be found beneath the surface today.
The discovery serves as a reminder that historic military areas may continue to present potential risks many decades after active use has ceased. Through systematic investigation, risk assessment, and clearance operations, these hazards can be identified and safely managed before they pose a danger to the public, construction projects, or environmental activities.
Damasec Mine Action Systems is one of Scandinavia’s leading commercial providers of mine and ammunition clearance services, supporting public authorities, infrastructure projects, developers, and private clients with specialist UXO and EOD expertise across Denmark and internationally.
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