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A father and son recently found a huge stash. old cannonball Bomb disposal squad begins two-day operation in Czech forest.
Czech Republic police said the discovery was reported by a 48-year-old father who went metal detecting with his son on October 28.
They were less than 1,000 feet apart. border between czech and poland Crossroads in Bartosovice, surrounded by the Orlikke Mountains.
The father told authorities that he “found an object resembling ammunition in a wooded area,” according to a translation of the release issued Oct. 31.
The statement said that after receiving the report, officers were “immediately dispatched to secure the scene and conduct an initial investigation.”
A father and son’s metal detecting trip in the Czech Republic led police to discover more than 150 old shells. (Ceske Republic Policy)
“The man explained this when he was metal detecting as a hobby.” his minor sonhe unearthed a suspicious metal object at a depth of about 30 centimeters,” police said in a press release.
“Due to the nature of what was found, police called in a bomb technician.”
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During a two-day search, bomb disposal experts found 138 105mm shells, 14 75mm shells and five shell casings.
All ammunition was transported to a specialized storage facility in Larsco, a former military airport.
Officials said the shells contained both 105mm and 75mm rounds, as well as several shell casings. (Ceske Republic Policy)
The artifacts probably date back to World War II, Czech media Česke Noviny reported.
“Police are grateful to the public for acting responsibly in these situations, as their vigilance and prompt reporting allows professionals to safely intervene, minimize risk and protect life and property,” the statement said.
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Authorities urged the public to do the same if they come across suspicious objects, especially ammunition or explosives.
“Please do not touch the object,” police said.
Bomb disposal experts removed more than 150 shells found near the Czech-Polish border in the Orlicke Mountains. (Ceske Republic Policy)
“Do not dig, move or examine.”
“Keep a safe distance and alert those in your vicinity.” [and] Wait until the police or bomb disposal technicians arrive. ”
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Orlicke Mountains is located between the Czech Republic and Poland, and several archaeological discoveries have been made in both countries in 2025.
Czech authorities urged residents to remain vigilant and contact police if they find suspicious or explosive objects. (Ceske Republic Policy)
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