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Grenade found behind Grand Rapids school

RCMP Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) was called on Sunday afternoon, August 1, 2021, after a grenade was found on the riverbank in Grand Rapids, Manitoba.

Modified pineapple grenade found in Grand Rapids (Manitoba RCMP)

RCMP were called to the area behind the school after discovery and determined the device was a modified pineapple grenade with the pin removed. EDU confirmed the grenade was hollow and not at risk of exploding. They disposed of the grenade.

Crater left after EDU countercharged the device and destroyed it (Manitoba RCMP)

Police say the grenade appears to have washed up on shore and they have no indication where it could have come from.

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