Thrift Store Evacuated After WWII Grenade Donation

A Value Village thrift store in Chatham, Ont., was closed after a Second World War grenade was mistakenly donated. Police cordoned off the area around 80 Keil Drive South for safety and confirmed the item was a historical explosive. The Canadian Armed Forces safely retrieved and disposed of the grenade without ongoing risk. Authorities remind the public to exercise caution when donating items that could be weapons or explosives during holiday decluttering.

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