Brief
Austin police bomb squad secures live WWII grenades from estate‑sale box
A box bought at an Austin estate sale contained six live World War II grenades, prompting a bomb‑squad response.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Police in Austin, Texas, responded on Tuesday after a resident discovered a box from an estate sale that held six live World War II‑era Mk 2 grenades, the Austin Police Association said. A bomb squad confirmed the devices were active and seized them, while officers secured the scene and set up a perimeter to protect nearby neighbors.
The association praised the squad’s “steady nerves” and professionalism in handling the 80‑year‑old explosives, noting the work was dangerous because the grenades’ stability was unknown. Authorities urged the public not to touch or move any military ordnance, advising anyone who finds such items to contact trained professionals.
The incident follows similar finds, including a live WWII grenade discovered on a family property in Washington state last year, which was also safely removed by bomb technicians.
Key facts
- Six live World War II Mk 2 grenades were found in a box bought at an Austin estate sale (cbsnews.com)
- Austin police bomb squad confirmed the grenades were active and removed them safely (cbsnews.com)
- Police set up a perimeter and warned residents not to handle military ordnance (cbsnews.com)
Sources
- [1] cbsnews.com — originally reported as “Live World War II-era grenades found in box bought at Texas estate sale”
