Beachgoer Finds Unexploded Demolition Charge

Darwin, Australia A beachgoer walking on Vestys beach came across an item he thought looked suspicious. The man decided to move the item to a more remote location away from the beach before calling the police to report the find. Police responded with technical support provided by an Australian Defence Force EOD team. EOD identified the item as a 1 pound demolition charge (MK AN1). EOD safely removed the charge from the beach for safe and proper disposal. An investigation is underway to determine how the unexploded charge ended up on the beach.