Military Grade Missile Launcher Found in Recycling Bin at Local Landfill

An Afghan National Army commando with the 1st Tolai, 3rd Special Operations Kandak tests the sight picture of an RPG-7 rocket-propelled grenade launcher during a training exercise in the Dand district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 25, 2013. The exercise was the culmination of several weeks of training to prepare the unit for future operations. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

By Andrew Freeman

Last week Saanich police in The Capital Regional District discovered a rocket launcher in a recycling bin at the landfill, after it was reported by members of the staff.

“Their concern was that it may be usable,” said Sgt. Steve Eassie. “At this point it is inert, it is no longer housing what was once a rocket inside the missile launcher.”

Police believe that the “Guided Missile System, Intercept,”was used by the U.S. military in the 1960s or ‘70s. It was designed to be fired only once, according to police.

“It would’ve been used and disposed of. It was likely retrieved (after being fired) and kept by someone as a souvenir,” Eassie said.

“They could’ve disposed of it in a more appropriate manner,” Eassie said. “Should someone have equipment such as this in a collection at home, including other weapons that may have been rendered inoperable, the best course of action … is to contact the police department, and ask that they be surrendered for destruction.”

Sources:

[1] Missile launcher found in Hartland recycling bin – Vic News

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