Unwanted Blast From the Past

Unwanted Blast From the Past
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A Hand Grenade Partially Cowered With Soil Lies In A Field In Kherson Region
A hand grenade partially covered with soil lies in a field while Ukrainian military sappers demine the area, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kherson region, Ukraine, November 22, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer

There are some things that should just be obvious to people and go without saying — like, don’t walk into a police station with a grenade.

The Ontario Provincial Police in Ottawa issued a warning to residents after someone stopped into the station to turn in an unexploded World War II-era grenade. Authorities say transporting old explosives can be extremely dangerous for both the person carrying them and anyone nearby. Instead, officials advise anyone who finds a suspected explosive device to leave it where it is and call authorities. Police can then send a specialized explosives disposal unit to safely handle and remove the item.

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