RCMP, along with the Canadian Armed Forces, are removing an old military ordnance that washed ashore in Portapique, N.S.
In a Wednesday news release, RCMP said the explosive device was discovered in the water around Beachcomber Lane and appears to have come up with the tides.
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“There will be a small police and military presence in the area,” RCMP said.
“There is no risk to public safety provided all directions from police and military on scene are followed.”
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RCMP said people in the area could expect to hear a “muffled explosion” that is “similar to the sound of a gunshot” while they remove the explosive device safely.
“Criminality is not believed to be a factor,” they added.
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