Dynamite sticks discovered in French hangar, sparking alarm and police response. A man found old explosives and detonators while cleaning his storage building.

Authorities estimate the explosives remained hidden for over forty or fifty years.

Local gendarmes secured the area, awaiting bomb disposal team’s specialized intervention. Officials warn against touching or moving suspicious or potentially dangerous old munitions.

Authorities urge citizens to clear the area and call emergency number immediately. Even decades-old explosives can pose serious danger, authorities emphasized during statements.