Peel Regional Police reported that a military artifact discovered in a Mississauga backyard on Saturday, May 30, 2026, has been safely disposed of. The item, found in the Port Credit neighborhood, led authorities to issue a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents as a precautionary measure.
Incident Details
Police responded to a call around 2:33 p.m. after a homeowner uncovered the object while gardening. Officers cordoned off the area and requested residents remain indoors until the artifact could be assessed and removed by specialized teams. The item was later identified as a decommissioned military device, though its exact nature was not disclosed.
Safety Measures
Emergency services, including bomb disposal units, were dispatched to the scene. By 3:52 p.m., the artifact was declared safe and removed from the property. No injuries or evacuations were necessary, and residents were allowed to resume normal activities shortly after.
Police emphasized that the public should report any suspicious findings to authorities without handling them. The investigation into how the artifact came to be in the backyard is ongoing.
