Two‑inch mortar recovered from Portapique shoreline

mortar Portapique Canadian Armed Forces RCMP controlled explosion

A specialized Canadian Armed Forces unit, together with the Colchester County District RCMP, removed an old two‑inch mortar that had washed ashore in Portapique, Nova Scotia. The ordnance was safely neutralised in a controlled explosion performed by the military team.

The operation was carried out after the device was discovered on the beach, prompting a coordinated response to protect the public and assess the source of the explosive material.

Entities

Canadian Armed Forces · Colchester County District RCMP · Donald Trump · Lt. Navy Andrew MacLeod · Lucas Beckman · New Brunswick · Portapique · Royal Canadian Mounted Police · Saint John Police Service · Susan Holt · Sydney Mines Heritage Festival · Westville Police Service

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Colchester County District RCMP participated in the removal operation. www.saltwire.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] A two‑inch mortar was identified as the explosive device that washed ashore in Portapique, Nova Scotia. www.saltwire.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Lt. Navy Andrew MacLeod said it is hard to determine where the ordnance came from. www.saltwire.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] A specialized Canadian Armed Forces unit removed the mortar by conducting a controlled explosion. www.saltwire.com

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