Donation Bin At Thrift Store Sparks EOD Response

Salt Lake City, Utah a man sorting through a pile of scrap in a recycling bin at the Desert Industries Thrift Store found more than just scrap metal when he found a mortar round mixed in with the scrap. The man notified management who in turn called the police.

Police responded with technical support provided by the Air Force EOD unit based out of Hill AFB. EOD identified the 60mm mortar round as an inert training item missing the tail fins. EOD took possession of the mortar for proper disposal. The item reportedly had an inert sticker on it which was only partially visible due to wear and age.