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Xanthi: Munition found just one meter from Myrodato beach
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Xanthi: Munition found just one meter from Myrodato beach

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • An unexploded munition was discovered in the sea just one meter from the Myrodato beach in Xanthi, Greece.
  • The discovery was reported by a private individual to the Port Authority of Porto Lagos on Saturday afternoon.
  • The area has been cordoned off by the Hellenic Coast Guard pending procedures for its removal.

An unexploded munition was found in the sea approximately one meter from the shore of Myrodato beach in Xanthi, Greece. The object, located about 30 centimeters deep, was reported to the Port Authority of Porto Lagos on Saturday afternoon by a private citizen who spotted it.

According to the report, the munition was in a state of oxidation. The site where the munition was discovered has been secured and is being guarded by Hellenic Coast Guard personnel. They will remain on site until the necessary procedures for the safe removal of the ordnance are completed.

The discovery occurred amidst other recent news, including a violent clash between Roma individuals in Aspropyrgos resulting in one person being hospitalized with a gunshot wound, a NATO fighter jet shooting down a drone in Romanian airspace, and a connection between NBA player Jonas Valanฤiลซnas and his teammates both in the NBA 2K video game and in real life.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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