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Sheriff's Office Assists with Recovery of World War II-Era Hand Grenade in Butler County
BUTLER COUNTY, JUL 23 – The bomb squad secured a World War-era MK1 grenade reported by a local resident whose grandfather served in the war, with experts conducting X-rays before disposal.
- The Lebanon Police Department found an intact World War II-era hand grenade and sought help from the bomb disposal team of the Butler County Sheriff's Office to ensure its safe handling and removal.
- The discovered grenade was owned by the reporter’s ancestor, a veteran of the Second World War, and authorities established a safety perimeter around the area while managing the situation.
- Bomb squad expert Mike Grimes led the operation, securing the device for X-ray examination and planned controlled detonation at a safe location.
- Sheriff Richard Jones confirmed the grenade as a MK1 type, originally introduced in World War I, and praised the Bomb Squad for their professionalism and readiness.
- The incident underscores ongoing efforts by local authorities to manage historic ordnance safely and protect the community during such recoveries.
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