A mortar shell was found by natural gas crews during excavation work

A mortar shell was found by natural gas crews during excavation work

IGDAŞ teams conducting natural gas excavation work in Eyüpsultan found what is believed to be a mortar shell. Following an examination by police who arrived at the scene, the ammunition was secured.

MORTAR SHELL FOUND DURING EXCAVATION

IGDAŞ teams conducting excavation work on 1st Güven Street in Akşemsettin Neighborhood found ammunition buried underground. Police teams were dispatched to the scene after a report was received.

SECURED

Teams who took security measures in the area conducted an examination at the scene for a while and then secured the ammunition, which is believed to be a mortar shell. Neighborhood resident Çetin Uzun said that during the natural gas work, the IGDAŞ teams came across a metal piece and became suspicious. Uzun stated, "It resembled a bomb. Therefore, they notified the police. They said it was an explosive similar to a very old mortar shell. The bomb disposal team arrived, destroyed it, and took it away. So far, no negative incidents have occurred."