Yet Another Scrap Metal Munition

Norton, Kansas Dangerous ordnance finds at scrap metal facilities continues to be a problem across the U.S. At times these military munitions have led to injuries and even death. Fortunately the latest incident, a WWII era projectile found in a scrap metal pile at F & F Iron and Metal, was safely recovered by Ft. Riley EOD after workers reported the find to police.

EOD safely relocated the munition, shown below, for off-site disposal. Authorities do not know how the item arrived at the facility.