Mushroom Forager Discovers Cache of War Munitions in Dortmund Forest
A mushroom collector stumbled upon a backpack containing grenades and ammunition, prompting a controlled detonation by authorities.
- The discovery was made on Friday in a wooded area near Strümpenbusch, in the Mengede district of Dortmund.
- The backpack contained several hand grenades, a mortar shell, and machine gun ammunition.
- Police were notified, and the bomb disposal unit safely detonated the explosives.
- An investigation has been launched against unknown individuals for violating the War Weapons Control Act.
- The origin of the munitions remains unclear as authorities continue their inquiries.