What was initially thought to be a cache of military warheads discovered along Mosquito Creek, South Oropouche, has been identified as parts of construction tools.
The TTPS in a media release yesterday said while the objects resembled military munitions, its explosive detection and disposal unit, commonly known as the Bomb Squad, conducted a thorough investigation with the help of international experts. Their analysis revealed that the items were not dangerous warheads but parts of concrete piercing tools commonly used in the construction industry.
Police said members of the public reported seeing suspicious cylindrical objects on the banks of the Godineau River, near the Godineau Bridge, around 7 pm on Sunday.
The release stated that although investigators identified the objects as non-threatening, several components necessary for their operation were missing. As a precaution, the TTPS seized the items and removed them from the site to ensure public safety.
The TTPS thanked the public for promptly reporting the discovery and encouraged citizens to continue cooperating with law enforcement efforts to maintain safer neighbourhoods and communities.