They find a mortar grenade from the Civil War inside a dwelling in Sóller
The artifact, of 55 millimeters, kept the explosive charge intact and was detonated in a controlled manner by specialists from the explosives deactivation service
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PalmaThe Civil Guard has destroyed a 55-millimeter mortar shell used during the Civil War and located inside a private home in Sóller. The artifact, which still had its explosive charge intact, was removed and detonated in a controlled manner by specialists from the Civil Guard's Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Defense Service (SEDEX) in Palma.
The discovery was reported last Wednesday, when the Civil Guard received a call alerting them to the presence of the device inside the home. After receiving the notification, specialists traveled to the site to check its condition and proceed with deactivation.
According to the armed institution, the grenade had its explosive charge intact, although it did not retain the fuse or the propellant charge. After examining it, the agents decided to move it to a designated area to destroy it safely.
There, they placed it in a hole and caused it to detonate following established protocols.
The Civil Guard asks not to handle such artifacts
Following this case, the Civil Guard has reminded that, if a projectile or any other explosive device is found, it must not be touched, moved, or manipulated. In these cases, it is necessary to immediately notify the 062 telephone number.
The force warns that, even if the devices may seem harmless due to their appearance or the deterioration they present, most of those that are found still have their explosive charge intact.
