Texas resident finds live WWII grenades at estate sale, triggers bomb squad
A Texas resident discovered several live World War II-era grenades while sorting through items purchased at an estate sale Monday, prompting an Austin police bomb squad response and neighborhood lockdown. Technicians identified at least three Mk 2 anti-personnel grenades, known as "pineapple grenades" for their distinctive shape, and safely disarmed.
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Published 15 Oct 2026, 12:49 UTC · Updated 15 Oct 2026, 13:50 UTC
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