On Wednesday, World War II era hand grenades were discovered at a home in Pleasant Hill during routine cleaning. Promptly reported to local authorities, the Pleasant Hill police called in the Walnut Creek Police Bomb Squad and the U.S. Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team for safe removal and disposal. Fortunately, no evacuations were necessary, and the situation was resolved by 6 p.m. Police advised the community to avoid handling similar items and to contact law enforcement if found.
Lt. Brian Leonard recommended that anyone who finds similar items not touch or handle them and notify law enforcement immediately.
The grenades were found during a house cleaning at a home on Shirley Drive, prompting immediate notification to local authorities.
Explosives personnel from local police and the Air Force safely removed and disposed of the World War II era hand grenades without evacuating residents.
The police responded at 1:27 p.m. and managed the situation efficiently, clearing the house and ensuring public safety by 6 p.m.
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