Police discovered a historical grenade along with other weaponry in a Bobcaygeon home on Wednesday afternoon (February 26).
At around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Kawartha Lakes Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call from a person about a dispute with an elderly man. The person who made the call immediately left after telling the man police had been called.
After arriving at the home, officers took the elderly man into custody without incident, and he was transported to hospital.
During the investigation, officers found a historical wartime grenade in the home along with other weaponry. Officers contacted the OPP Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU), who in turn consulted with the Department of National Defence.
As a precaution, officers evacuated nearby residents and had the Bobcaygeon Public School placed on a hold and secure. After consulting with the EDU, the hold and secure was lifted.
A bomb technician from Canadian Forces Base Trenton arrived on the scene, safely removed the grenade, and took it away for disposal. OPP officers seized the other weaponry.
Police have not released any details about the nature of the dispute, the condition of the elderly man, the other weaponry that was seized, or whether charges will be laid.
The OPP is reminding members of the public who find weapons or explosives to call police, move to a safe location, and ensure no one else gets close. EDU members are trained in the safe handling and disposal of explosives to ensure public safety.
