HM Coastguard asking public to keep at safe distance from suspected ordnance found in Lerwick
A
cordon of 100m has been erected around ordnance found at Sands of Sounds Beach
in Lerwick earlier today.
Just
before 3pm today, Lerwick Police requested HM Coastguard assistance after the
suspected ordnance was found by a member of the public.
Lerwick
Coastguard Rescue Team have put the cordon in place and they have asked members
of the public not to put themselves in danger and to keep a safe distance until
it has been disposed of safely.
The
Explosives Ordnance Disposal team has been notified and are expected to make
their way to the area within the next 24-48 hours.
Safety advice - It’s not unusual that after a period of bad weather
you may find things washing up on beaches and this is certainly the case
here. Remember that ordnance comes in many different shapes and sizes. If
you see something suspicious, including pyrotechnic or marine flares, don't
touch them, pick them up or take them home. Leave it where it is, take photos
or make notes about its size, what it looks like and where it is so the experts
can decide if it's safe or not. Then call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. We’ll
be able to help dispose of the item safely.