An old mortar round was dug up in the North Okanagan this week.
On Tuesday, Vernon RCMP said the unexploded shell was dug up from a property along the 1200 block of Round Lake Road in Spallumcheen.
Police say they were called to the property after the round was found.
“The scene has been cordoned off and an explosives disposal unit has been dispatched to deal with the ordnance,” said RCMP Const. Jocelyn Noseworthy.
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“This incident is a good reminder for anyone who locates an explosive device to leave it alone and contact the authorities immediately.”
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