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In Austin, Texas, a man discovered several live World War II-era Mk 2 fragmentation grenades in a box he purchased at an estate sale. The Austin Police Department responded by sending the bomb squad to safely remove and deactivate the six grenades found in the box. Each grenade was determined to be in good condition despite its age, with no crime committed but strong warnings issued about the dangers of handling such items.

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A Texas man discovered live World War II-era grenades inside a box he purchased at an estate sale on Monday, prompting the Austin Police Department (APD) to deploy their bomb squad. The police department received an unusual call after the man noticed handheld explosives in one of his recently acquired boxes. APD patrol officers secured the scene and set up a perimeter while awaiting Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) specialists. A photo shared by police showed at least three US Mk 2 fragmentation grenades, also known as “pineapples,” along with shipping tubes and containers marked for an M21 practice grenade. The bomb squad confirmed that six grenades were recovered in total, each dating back to World War II and still in good condition despite their age. The APD bomb squad successfully neutralized the explosives, ensuring no further risk.

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Pollina, R. (2026, October 14). Texas man finds live World War II grenades in box he bought at estate sale, prompting bomb squad response. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/14/us-news/live-world-war-ii-grenades-found-in-texas-estate-sale-box-safely-removed-by-austin-police-bomb-squad/

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A Texas man found live World War II-era grenades inside a box he bought at an estate sale, prompting police to send in the bomb squad. asserted

he → find → squad

The Austin Police Department said it got the “unusual call” Monday after the man was rummaging through boxes he had bought and noticed one contained the handheld explosives. asserted

one → say → explosives

“Our patrol officers, who quickly secured the scene, set up a perimeter, and kept neighbors safe while they waited for EOD [Explosive Ordnance Disposal],” the department wrote on Instagram. asserted

department → secure → Instagram

The bomb squad confirmed the grenades were “live and active.” asserted

grenades → confirm → ?

A photo shared by police shows at least three loose US Mk 2 fragmentation grenades in the box, known as “pineapples” because of their shape and grooved cast-iron bodies. asserted

photo → share → shape

The box also appeared to hold shipping tubes and containers, including one marked for an M21 practice grenade. asserted

box → appear → grenade

The bomb squad safely removed the devices, police said. asserted

police → remove → devices

An Austin Police Department spokesperson told Chron that six grenades were recovered in all, each appearing to date to World War II and in good condition for its age. asserted

each → tell → age

“Bomb Squad personnel assessed the devices, including X-ray examination. asserted

personnel → assess → examination

Based on their interpretation of the X-ray images, the grenades appeared to be live and were treated accordingly,” the spokesperson told the outlet. asserted

spokesperson → base → outlet

The department said the bomb squad “subsequently conducted render-safe procedures to eliminate any potential hazards,” and that there is no ongoing investigation. “A big shoutout to our APD Bomb Squad. asserted

squad → say → Squad

These officers bring a level of training, expertise, and steady nerves that most people never see,” the department wrote on Instagram. asserted

department → bring → Instagram

“Handling 80-year-old explosives with unknown stability is dangerous, precise work, and they do it with the professionalism this city counts on.” asserted

city → handle → professionalism

Police noted that “no crime” was committed but urged the public to call them if they ever find themselves in a similar situation. “ asserted

they → note → situation

If you ever come across old military ordnance (grenades, shells, mortar rounds, etc.), even if you think it’s inert, don’t touch it, don’t move it, and call 911. asserted

it → come → 911

Let the experts handle it,” the department said. asserted

department → let → it

While the man who bought the box was not charged with any crime, it’s still illegal to own hand grenades and other explosive devices classified as prohibited weapons in Texas. asserted

it → buy → Texas

Unlawfully possessing an explosive weapon such as a grenade is a third-degree felony that carries 2 to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000, under Texas Penal Code Section 46.05. asserted

that → possess → Section

This isn’t the first time an unlucky buyer has stumbled upon live grenades while secondhand shopping. asserted

buyer → stumble → grenades

Texas man finds live World War II grenades in box he bought at estate sale, prompting bomb squad response

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