Garden Ordnance Find Goes for a Ride
Glasglow, Scotland a gardener / handyman working on a residential property in Pollok came across a rusty projectile buried in the landscaping. Curiosity got the best of him and he asked the homeowners if he could keep the rusty relic. The homeowners did not object so the young man put the projectile in his backpack.
After finishing work for the day, the gardener rode home on his bike which was five minutes away. A few days later, the young man showed his find to nearby neighbors who became concerned advising him to report the find to the police.
Thankfully, the advice was followed and the find was reported sparking off an emergency response and evacuation of the area. An EOD unit was called in for technical support to remove the ordnance for proper disposal (specific type not reported).
