In the premises of the Riflemen’s Union in Kaunas, a possible explosive device was found, and the “Shield” plan was implemented

“People were evacuated and the ‘Shield’ plan was implemented,” Kaunas County Police representative Odeta Vaitkevičienė told BNS.

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Officers received the report about this find a few minutes after 11 o’clock.

“In Kaunas, on Laisvės Avenue, a possibly live artillery shell was found by workers cleaning the basement,” said O. Vaitkevičienė.

According to Riflemen’s Union representative Aušra Garnienė, up to 15 organization employees left the premises, and the nearby store and café were evacuated for safety.

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“Previously (the premises – BNS) belonged to the Property Bank, we acquired them and were now cleaning up and found an object resembling an old-time explosive. We informed the services and are following all procedures, waiting for the ‘Aro’ bomb disposal experts who will safely handle this object,” said A. Garnienė.

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