The Northumberland OPP is cautioning the public not to touch or transport any military ordnance or explosive devices they may find.
On Friday (February 12), a citizen who found a World War II era mortar round during renovations transported the explosive in their vehicle to the Brighton OPP Detachment.
Police closed off the entrances to the detachment to contain the area and contacted the Canadian Armed Forces, which removed the device.
If you find a piece of military-grade equipment such as flares, military ordnance, or explosive devices, police advise not to touch it or transport it.
These devices still pose a risk of detonation and can be highly unstable. Remove yourself from the location and contact your local police service.
Police and the Canadian Armed Forces have trained experts who will come to the location and determine the safest method for its removal and disposal.
