SAN ANTONIO – A man’s stated wish to protect others from three unexploded grenades caused tense moments at SAPD’s Northwest Police Substation.
Around 7 a.m. Wednesday, a man came into the Prue Road substation saying he had a box of grenades in his vehicle he wished to get rid of. He said he had them for about ten years after getting them from his grandparents. Now he was concerned children could get access to them.
Not taking any chances, officers called ordinance disposal experts and cordoned off the area.
SAPD Sgt. Michael Oliva says the “bomb squad came out, decided, yeah, one was a live grenade, secured it, taped it off.”
The two other grenades in the box were found to be duds used for training, which had been rendered inert by drilling holes in them.
The police have a recommendation for anyone else seeking to get rid of explosives lying around the house.
“Call the bomb squad or officers to your house,” advises Sgt. Oliva. “Don’t bring them to the station -- because it’s dangerous to transport grenades around like that.”
After some questions by police, the man who brought the grenades was free to leave. No charges are anticipated.
