Bomb squad used £4,500-worth of supermarket vodka to prevent a haul of dangerous chemicals exploding

A BOMB squad used £4,500-worth of supermarket vodka to prevent a haul of dangerous chemicals exploding.

They were called out after more than 500 canisters were found at a property.

Ian WhittakerA bomb squad used £4,500-worth of supermarket vodka to prevent a haul of dangerous chemicals exploding[/caption]

A major incident was declared and 80 residents evacuated.

Explosives experts usually use ethanol to neutralise chemicals volatile to heat and movement.

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