A man in Texas, United States, was expecting old books or antique decor in a box he bought at an estate sale, but instead, he found live World War II-era grenades. The resident immediately contacted authorities, and the police cordoned off the area as the bomb squad inspected the items.
The unexpected discovery happened on a Monday in northwest Austin, according to the New York Post .
Bomb squad experts safely secured and removed the grenades from the home, and the police later confirmed that the buyer faced no legal trouble.
Police later confirmed that the buyer faced no legal trouble, noting that the incident was entirely accidental and not part of any criminal investigation. A post shared by Austin Police Association (@austinpoliceassociation) “Bomb Squad personnel assessed the devices, including X-ray examination. Bomb squad experts safely secured and removed the grenades from the home. “A big shoutout to our APD Bomb Squad. These officers bring a level of training, expertise, and steady nerves that most people never see,” the department wrote on Instagram.
The photo shared by police shows at least three loose US Mk 2 fragmentation grenades in the box, according to the media outlet.
“Our patrol officers, who quickly secured the scene, set up a perimeter, and kept neighbours safe while they waited for EOD [Explosive Ordnance Disposal],” the department wrote on Instagram. Based on their interpretation of the X-ray images, the grenades appeared to be live and were treated accordingly,” an Austin Police Department spokesperson told Chron .
