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Live grenade discovered at Kingston waste facility

Live grenade found in Kingston waste facility’s scrap metal bin prompts evacuation. OPP safely disposes of it. Investigation into origins underway. Global News

Employees at a local waste management facility were evacuated Saturday afternoon after discovering a live grenade in a scrap metal container.

The grenade, found at approximately 1 p.m. on Jan. 11, was determined to be live, with the pin still intact.

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The Ontario Provincial Police Explosive Devices Unit responded to the scene and safely disposed of the device.

The facility was evacuated as a precaution, and no injuries were reported. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the grenade and how it ended up in the disposal container.

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