Police and military personnel removed an old explosive device that washed ashore in Portapique, Nova Scotia. The RCMP coordinated the safe removal operation of the device found on the beach.
During the removal process, residents in the area were advised to expect a "muffled explosion" sound similar to a gunshot as authorities worked to safely dispose of the device. The RCMP provided this warning to prevent alarm among local residents who might otherwise be startled by the noise associated with the operation.
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