. ]7 U: @1 J& u% v* l6 [Last week, the Edmonton Police Service notified schools in the Riverbend area that two explosive devices had been found in their community in recent weeks. On April 20, it was reported by police that several similar bottles were found exploded in a field in the city’s northeast area.5 g( O: X$ q: ?2 V+ W
- r6 U. r9 d" h- L& [9 g4 SChildren should be reminded that if they discover a water bottle or other container they should not touch or disturb it, but report it immediately to the police. " [1 K/ H9 o3 N- B8 }( L+ k/ w: V% b; Z) k6 A
The devices consist of a 500ml water bottle packed with household products such as fertilizer or oil. The contents create pressure in the bottle, causing an explosion that could result in serious injury.