Father and son’s metal detecting trip uncovers historic artillery cache in Czech forest

A father and son recently stumbled across a massive cache ofold artillery shellsin Czech forest — triggering a two-day operation involving a bomb squad.

The Police of the Czech Republic said the discovery was reported by a 48-year-old father who had gone metal detecting with his son on Oct.28. 

The pair were less than 1,000 feet away from theCzech-Polish bordercrossing in Bartošovice, nestled in the Orlické Mountains.

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The father told officials that he had “found an object resembling ammunition in a forested area,” according to the translation of a release issued on Oct.31.

Once alerted, police officers were “immediately dispatched to secure the area and conduct an initial investigation,” the statement read.

A father and son’s metal detecting trip in the Czech Republic led police to uncover more than 150 old artillery shells.(Policie České republiky)

“The man explained that while recreationally metal detecting withhis underage son, he had unearthed a suspicious metal object at a depth of about 30 centimeters,” the police said in the press release.

“Because of the nature of the find, police called in a specialist bomb technician.”

Authorities said the shells included both 105 mm and 75 mm rounds, along with several cartridge cases.(Policie České republiky)

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As reported by Czech outlet České noviny, the artifacts likely date back to World War II.

“The police thank citizens who act responsibly in such situations, as their vigilance and prompt reporting allow experts to intervene safely, minimize risk and protect lives and property,” the release said.

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“Do not handle the object,” police said. 

Bomb disposal experts removed more than 150 artillery shells discovered near the Czech-Polish border in the Orlické Mountains.(Policie České republiky)

“Do not dig it up, move it or examine it.”

“Keep a safe distance and warn others nearby [and] wait for police or a bomb technician to arrive.”

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Czech officials reminded residents to stay alert and contact police if they uncover suspicious or explosive materials.(Policie České republiky)

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