At 17.50 on Saturday, the police and emergency services were called to Gottsunda after a suspected dangerous object was found outdoors at a residential building. The police cordoned off parts of the residential area and the residents of the property had to stay indoors for several hours.
– We received a call from a person who is believed to have seen a dangerous object, said Tobias Ahlén Svalbro at police region Mitt.
Sharp grenade rendered harmless
The national bomb disposal team was on site on Saturday evening and neutralized the object – which turned out to be a sharp hand grenade. A preliminary investigation into public-dangerous destruction and crimes against explosive goods has been launched.
According to information to SVT from the scene, the object must have been discovered in a courtyard. Several cars have been moved from the street, which has also been closed to public traffic.
There are no reports that anyone was injured.
The text is updated.