Austin Bomb Squad Destroys 5 Live WWII Grenades Found in Estate Sale Boxes

2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Nov 7

Five live World War II-era grenades were recovered and destroyed after an Austin resident found them while sorting through boxes bought at an estate sale.
Austin police said the roughly 80-year-old grenades were still active, prompting officers to secure the scene and set a perimeter until bomb technicians arrived.
Sgt. Issa Kafena said the buyer recognized the danger, took precautions and called 911 immediately, helping avoid potential injuries.
APD's bomb squad handles more than 400 deployments a year across 8,400 square miles, and Kafena said discoveries of old military ordnance are more common than many people think.
Police urged anyone who finds suspected explosives not to touch them and to call 911 so specialists can respond safely.