Texas resident discovers second world war-era grenades in box bought at estate sale

The Guardian reports: Discovery of grenades prompted a neighborhood lockdown and a visit from the Austin police department’s bomb squad A buyer at a Texas estate sale discovered several second world war-era grenades in a box of newly bought items, prompting a neighborhood lockdown and a visit from the Austin police department’s bomb squad.

The grenades, which were described as “live and active” in a social media post by the Austin police association, were removed and disarmed.

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United States · Americas

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The Guardian

First reported

15 Oct 2026, 18:19 IST

Key names

Texas, Austin

Section

World

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