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Zaventem police station evacuated after grenade discovery

Residents brought a grenade to the Zaventem police station, prompting its evacuation by police.

10 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Zaventem police station evacuated after grenade discovery — Archive photoPhoto: Fabienne Bulle · Wikimedia Commons · CC0

On Saturday, around 5:00 PM, several local residents brought a grenade to the local police station, according to information confirmed by the police. Following this event, the police station was evacuated as a precaution.

Authorities did not specify whether the grenade was live or inert. The situation prompted a swift response from law enforcement to ensure the safety of those present.

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