The material was secured by the police and will be subjected to expert analysis before its destruction
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A 35-year-old man was cleaning and remodeling his late father's house in Villa María when an unexpected discovery occurred. While he was removing objects in the garden last Sunday, he discovered several war projectiles buried in an apparently inactive state. He immediately notified the police, who sent specialized personnel to assess the situation.
Members of the Explosives Division confirmed that these were two 105 mm caliber artillery projectiles, one 75 mm caliber projectile, and two mortar shells. All items retained their fuzes and were preliminarily classified as inert, although a more detailed analysis will be awaited. By order of the Federal Prosecutor's Office of Villa María, they were placed under custody until their safe destruction.
Specialists emphasized that the presence of fuzes implies a latent risk, since it still must be confirmed whether the projectiles contain an internal charge. Meanwhile, their controlled transfer to police facilities was arranged to ensure they do not pose a danger to the population. Once the studies are completed, their definitive disposal will proceed.
Granadas encontradas por un vecino de Córdoba en julio de este año
Background of similar discoveries in Córdoba
This is not the first incident that has put Córdoba authorities on alert due to the appearance of war material in urban areas. Last July, a resident was inspecting a garbage container in Córdoba capital and found two hand grenades in good condition. The situation prompted an immediate intervention by the Explosives Brigade, which had to cordon off the area and secure the devices.
Specialists confirmed in that case that the grenades were of national manufacture, FMK2 model, with safety and fuze in place, and that they contained a charge of 75 to 80 grams (2.6 to 2.8 ounces). Tubular safety capsules were used for their transfer, minimizing risks during the operation. The procedure was carried out without incident and allowed the items to be safeguarded for subsequent analysis.
These recent discoveries show that remnants of weaponry still exist that, for various reasons, remain hidden for years until they come to light. Security forces recommend to the population that, in the event of any such discovery, direct handling should be avoided and the police should be notified immediately. This reduces the chances of an accident and ensures specialized handling of the material.
