22.04.2026 14:52
In Sivas, a cleaning worker found a suspicious object in a bag on the roadside. Upon the report, police and bomb disposal teams were dispatched to the scene while security measures were taken in the surrounding area. The examination revealed that the object was an empty howitzer shell. The ammunition was taken into custody and brought to the police station for examination.
A suspicious bag found by a cleaning worker on the roadside in Sivas caused panic. Teams dispatched to the scene determined that the object inside the bag was military ammunition.
CLEANING WORKER NOTICED
A cleaning worker operating near the intersection close to Ahmet Turan Gazi Neighborhood Scrap Dealers Site became suspicious of a bag found on the curb and reported the situation to the police.
POLICE AND BOMB EXPERTS DISPATCHED
Upon the report, police teams and bomb disposal experts were sent to the scene. The teams took extensive security measures around the area and partially closed the road to traffic.
IDENTIFIED AS AN EMPTY MORTAR SHELL
Examinations revealed that the object inside the bag was an empty mortar shell. It was determined that the ammunition did not pose a danger.
TAKEN TO POLICE HEADQUARTERS FOR EXAMINATION
The found shell was secured and taken to the Police Department for detailed examination.