Postal workers in Alicante on Spain’s Costa Blanca find explosive device destined for Mallorca

Explosives Deactivation Unit (TEDAX-NRBQ) of the Provincial Police Station of Alicante was immediately alerted, and the parcel was isolated.

National Police have since arrested a 42-year-old Spanish man in the city, who faces charges of possession of explosives and public disorder.

Once security measures were put in place, the explosive experts analysed the package and discovered a 50mm mortar shell, with traces of explosive inside, which “could cause serious damage during handling and shipping.”