During earthworks at an active mine in Lubań, a dangerous incident occurred on Friday, April 10. One of the workers came across an object resembling unexploded ordnance. The man immediately stopped work and notified the relevant services, helping to prevent a potential threat.
Police officers and a bomb-disposal specialist were sent to the scene. The specialist confirmed that the discovery was a mortar shell dating back to World War II. Officers secured the area to prevent access by unauthorized persons and ensure safety until the specialists arrived.
Our bomb-disposal specialists were notified of the incident. They took charge of the unexploded ordnance and began neutralizing it. Thanks to the efficient cooperation of the services, the situation was quickly brought under control and the threat eliminated.
Police remind the public that unexploded ordnance and misfired ammunition, despite the passage of many years, still pose a real threat to health and life. If such an object is found, it must absolutely not be touched, moved or dug up. It is especially dangerous to throw such objects into fires, bodies of water or ditches.
If unexploded ordnance is discovered, the nearest police unit must be notified immediately or the emergency number 112 should be called. Until the services arrive, the area should be secured so that unauthorized persons cannot access it.
This is another case showing that remnants of World War II can still be found during earthworks. That is why caution and responsible behavior in the face of a potential threat are so important.
