The Canadian army rushed to Mount Currie earlier this month to deal with a suspicious device handed into Stl'atl'imx Tribal Police’s station. Pemberton Fire Rescue and RCMP also attended the scene.
Public Affairs Officer for 19 Wing Comox, Lieutenant Keil Kodama, confirmed to Pique the device was identified as a smoke grenade.
“The Explosives Ordinance Disposal (EOD) team from 19 Wing Comox responded to the Unexploded Explosive Ordinance (UXO) Monday, July 14,” he said in an email. “After retrieval, the EOD team confirmed the UXO was to be a smoke grenade, and it was safely disposed.”
Kodama reminded members of the public not to touch anything believed to be an explosive or military pyrotechnic.
“Notify your local police or 19 Wing - Comox and arrangements will be made to dispose of it in a safe manner,” said Kodama. “Do not attempt to relocate the object. To report findings to 19 Wing, please call 1-866-488-0889.”
It is unclear where the smoke grenade originated from, who found it, or where.
The Stl'atl'imx Tribal Police did not respond to requests for comment.
