Hand grenade discovered on rural property.
On August 23, 2011, just after 3pm, a 43-year-old man from the RM of Portage la Prairie attended the local RCMP Detachment to turn in a hand grenade that he had found.
Investigation at this time indicates that the man had been tilling soil on his rural property when he uncovered the ordinance. He brought it to police to be disposed of.
RCMP immediately evacuated the building as it appeared to be a live hand grenade.
Members of the 17 Wing Explosive Disposal Flight attended from Winnipeg and removed the device. They will destroy it at a remote location. At this time it appears to have been a live hand grenade. It was described as very old and rusty.
RCMP would like to remind the public that if you discover any military ordinance, ammunition, or explosives to leave it in place and do not handle it. Notify RCMP or your local police agency immediately and they will arrange disposal.
The detachment was evacuated for about an hour and a half to facilitate disposal and no injuries or damages were reported.
