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Grenade found by residents in Zaventem, police station evacuated

On Saturday, a discovered grenade caused alarm at the Zaventem police station, where several residents delivered the explosive.

Grenade found by residents in Zaventem, police station evacuated
Photo: Michielverbeek · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

On Saturday afternoon, several residents of Zaventem brought a grenade to the police station. This occurred around 5 PM. The residents found the explosive while cleaning up a shed located on Invalidenlaan.

Upon the grenade's arrival, the station was immediately evacuated. The police have urged people never to touch such objects, given the potential dangers associated with explosives.

The residents brought the grenade in a bucket to the station's reception. It is currently unclear what will happen to the explosive following the evacuation.

Grenade found by residents in Zaventem, police station evacuated
Photo: Zeisterre · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

In response to the incident, the police issued a warning, emphasizing the importance of not handling or moving explosives themselves. This is to prevent further incidents or injuries.

There have been no reports of injury or damage related to this incident, and authorities are taking the situation seriously.

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