Bell Island RCMP Secure Apparent Military Shell; Public Asked to Avoid Airstrip

Police ask public to stay away from Bell Island airstrip after possible military shell found

Bell Island RCMP are asking the public to avoid the area surrounding the Bell Island airstrip until further notice. On Saturday, police were advised that an apparent military artillery shell had been found in the ocean by local fishermen. Officers removed the item and transported it to a remote location near the airstrip on Bell Island. The item has been secured, and will be continuously monitored until experts can properly dispose of it. Police…

Bell Island RCMP Secure Apparent Military Shell; Public Asked to Avoid Airstrip

Bell Island RCMP are asking the public to avoid the area surrounding the Bell Island airstrip after an apparent military artillery shell was found in the ocean by local fishermen on Saturday. RCMP removed the item and secured it at a remote location near the airstrip, where it is being closely monitored until specialists can safely dispose of it. While there is no known risk to public safety, RCMP are taking precautionary measures and continue t…