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Live WWII-era grenades found in box bought at estate sale

Live WWII-era grenades found in box bought at estate sale

Summary

Police in Austin, Texas, found live grenades from World War II inside a box bought at an estate sale. The bomb squad safely removed the explosives, and authorities warned people not to touch old military weapons and to let experts handle them.

Key Facts

  • A person bought a box at an estate sale in Austin, Texas, that contained World War II-era grenades.
  • The grenades were live, meaning they could explode, according to the police bomb squad.
  • Police quickly secured the area and kept neighbors safe while removing the grenades.
  • Handling old explosives is very dangerous because their condition is unpredictable.
  • Police advised people to avoid touching or moving any old military weapons they find.
  • Unexploded military items from past wars are sometimes discovered in veterans' belongings.
  • Similar incidents have happened before, including a 3-year-old finding a live grenade in Washington state last year.
  • Bomb squads are trained to safely remove and dispose of these dangerous items.
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