Police discovered a live hand grenade inside an apartment in Västerås, Sweden. The national bomb squad responded to the scene immediately. Authorities received alerts about a suspicious object overnight into Monday. Residents received orders to stay indoors for their safety. Västerås is Sweden's fifth largest city located about 100 kilometers west of Stockholm. Swedish police regularly encounter explosives in criminal investigations. This incident marks another case where dangerous weapons reached residential areas. The presence of live grenades in apartments shows how serious organized crime has become. Police must now determine how the explosive entered the building and who placed it there.
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20 October 2025 at 04:22
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Breaking NewsLive Grenade Found in Swedish Apartment Building
By Nordics Today •
In brief
Swedish police found a live hand grenade in a Västerås apartment, prompting bomb squad response and shelter-in-place orders for residents. The incident highlights growing concerns about weapons in residential areas.
- - Location: Sweden
- - Category: Breaking News
- - Published: 20 October 2025 at 04:22
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