Bay D’Espoir RCMP investigating explosives found at digging site at Conne River boat launch

October 31, 2017
Bay D'Espoir, Newfoundland and Labrador

News release

On October 25, 2017, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Bay D'Espoir RCMP responded to a report of explosives found at digging site at the boat launch in Conne River.

The RCMP Explosives Disposal Unit attended the scene and determined the explosives were those typically used for road or building construction. Construction workers on site assisted police with locating the explosives, which were then safely removed from the area and taken to a safe place for destruction.

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Contact information

Cst. David Burke
Bay D'Espoir RCMP
709-882-2230

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