RCMP bomb squad disposes of explosives found in abandoned building in southeast

The Saskatchewan RCMP’s bomb squad has dealt with a number of potentially explosive situations so far in 2023.

According to a media release Tuesday, the Explosives Disposal Unit has responded to more than 10 calls this year involving abandoned explosives, ammunition and flares.

The above photo showed explosives that were found in an abandoned, remote building in southeast Saskatchewan. The person who found the explosives called their local RCMP detachment, which in turn called in the Explosives Disposal Unit to handle the items last week.

“It’s not that uncommon to locate abandoned explosives. They may have been originally intended for boulder busting or construction and some are quite old,” Sgt. Darren Topping of the Explosives Disposal Unit said in the release.

“Explosives are incredibly dangerous and may be unstable. Do not handle them and call your local police. They will contact the experts who have the skills and training to dispose of them safely.”