Canadian Armed Forces to Investigate Possible Unexploded Munition in Labrador

Canadian Armed Forces to investigate possible unexploded munition in Labrador

HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY - A team of explosives experts with the Canadian Armed Forces is on its way to Labrador, where police say a possible unexploded military ordnance was found in the Churchill River.

Canadian Armed Forces called in after possible unexploded ordnance found in Happy Valley-Goose Bay

RCMP in Happy Valley-Goose Bay have cordoned off an area where a possible unexploded ordinance was found Thursday, while they wait for munitions experts with the Canadian Forces to arrive and assess the item.

Possible Military Munition Found in Water Near Happy Valley-Goose Bay

There is an increased police presence in Happy Valley-Goose Bay due to the discovery of a possible military munition in the water. The operation is taking place in the Hamilton River Road and Markland Road areas. RCMP have secured the area and are waiting for experts with the Canadian Armed Forces to arrive to help remove the item from the water. There is no risk to public safety at this time, however people are being asked to stay away from the…