Explosive material was found on the beach of the North Sea island of Norderney, Germany, on Wednesday morning. The object was located in the western area of the beach, near a milk bar.
The material has been identified as industrial explosives used for industrial purposes. Police have cordoned off a large area of the beach, including a radius of several hundred meters.
A nearby local establishment was evacuated following the discovery. The city of Norderney issued a warning on its website requesting that people leave the affected beach.
There is no acute danger.
Explosive ordnance disposal experts were requested to the scene. Police have not provided information regarding the quantity or the origin of the material.
