Unexploded Shell Found at Construction Site in Mežotne Parish
Published: 10.11.2026
At Zemgaļu Street in Mežotne Parish, Bauska Municipality, at the site of the former primary school, a jet aviation shell was found at a construction site on Monday. Sappers were informed and went to the scene to assess the situation.
In cooperation with the Bauska Union Administration and the Mežotne Parish Department, preparations were also made for the evacuation of residents from Strēlnieku Village, should such action be necessary after the situation assessment.
The AS Gaso emergency service also went to the scene.
The Bauska Municipality informs that the sappers, accompanied by the State Police, have taken the shell for neutralization.
Photo: Bauska Municipality
