A citizen entering the sea found military ordnance left over from the war.

A citizen entering the sea found military ordnance left over from the war.

08.08.2026 16:10

Military ordnance, believed to be from the war, was found on a beach in Çanakkale. Upon notification, teams arrived at the scene and took security precautions, while citizens continued to swim in the sea on the beach.

Military ammunition, believed to be from the war, was found on a public beach in the town of Kepez, affiliated with the central district of Çanakkale.

TAKEN TO THE STATION FOR EXAMINATION

According to reports, a metal piece found in the sea was brought to the shore by a citizen. Upon the citizens' notification, police teams were dispatched to the area. Police officers cordoned off the beach and took extensive security measures. The military ammunition, taken by the bomb disposal expert team of the Çanakkale Provincial Police Department, was taken to the Kepez Police Station for examination.

Meanwhile, it was observed that citizens were entering the sea without paying attention to the military ammunition on the beach.

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