RCMP, along with the Canadian Armed Forces, are removing an old military ordnance that washed ashore in Portapique, N.S.

In a Wednesday news release, RCMP said the explosive device was discovered in the water around Beachcomber Lane and appears to have come up with the tides.

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“There will be a small police and military presence in the area,” RCMP said.

“There is no risk to public safety provided all directions from police and military on scene are followed.”

RCMP said people in the area could expect to hear a “muffled explosion” that is “similar to the sound of a gunshot” while they remove the explosive device safely.

“Criminality is not believed to be a factor,” they added.