On August 4, 2026, the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) sought assistance from the Canadian Armed Forces after a suspected grenade was discovered at a campground in the Montérégie region of Quebec.
Police officials reported that the device, believed to be a grenade, prompted an immediate request for military support to render it safe. The Canadian Armed Forces responded by deploying personnel trained in explosive ordnance disposal to the site.
The campground lies in Montérégie, an area located south of Montreal that has previously seen police coordinate with the military on threats involving explosives. This pattern of cooperation reflects established protocols for handling potentially dangerous devices in public spaces.
The joint effort aims to neutralize the suspected grenade and ensure the safety of campers and nearby residents. Authorities have not released further details about the nature of the device or the outcome of the disposal operation. The collaboration underscores the readiness of both provincial police and federal military units to address explosive hazards when they arise in the region.