Yesterday, the National Police confiscated a explosive device which had been recovered from Arga River using the dragging technique neodymium magnets.
According to the first analysis, the artifact could date from Civil warwas responsible for military explosive and has suffered damage to his initiation elements, which increases his danger.
Due to its degraded state of conservation and the risk it represents, the Explosives and Nuclear, Radiological, Biological and Chemical Deactivation Group of the Navarre Provincial Information Brigade It was transferred to police stations for analysis and subsequent destruction.
In this context, the National Police warns citizens of the dangers of this type of practice. An explosive device, even if it appears old, can retain its initiation system intact and be loaded with explosives with high breaking power, retaining its stability and properties over time, which poses a serious threat to people.
The National Police asked citizens, if they encounter an artifact with these characteristics, “not to touch or handle it,” and recommends contacting the police immediately. police services.
