A mortar was found at a waste treatment plant in Lisbon. The object was detected at around 9:40 PM.
The Special Police Unit was called to the site after the discovery of the artifact.
The authorities removed the explosive from the waste treatment plant, ensuring the safety of the area.
The incident occurred in Lisbon, at a solid waste treatment facility.
The discovery of unexploded military material at a waste treatment plant raises questions about security controls in waste management in Lisbon. Readers in the region may learn that, in case of finding similar suspicious objects, they should immediately contact the authorities, given the potential risk these devices represent.
This is our short summary of a report published by Correio da Manhã on 13 September 2026 at 10:05; the full text stays with the publisher. In our feed it sits under Incidents, and it concerns Lisboa. We currently carry 24719 items in that section.
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