Bomb Squad Neutralizes Suspected Grenade in Maine

Police are investigating after a person found what they believed to be a grenade adjacent to a roadway in Limington.

Device Resembling a Grenade Found on the Side of the Road

The Maine State Police responded to the scene around 5: 30 pm on Number 1 Road. The device was located near a dumpster along the road.

Bomb Squad Responds to Potentially Hazardous Device

Troopers said the device was potentially hazardous and contacted the Maine State Police Bomb Squad.

Techs Used X-Ray to Determine the Type of Material Inside the Device

“Technicians responded to the scene and attempted to X-ray the item; however, they were unable to determine the exact status of the energetic material inside” according to Shannon Moss, Public Information Officer, Maine Department of Public Safety.

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Countercharged and Deemed Safe

The device was countercharged on site and deemed safe.

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Device Resembles a Military-Style M67 Hand Grenade

“The device closely resembles a military-style M67 hand grenade, though it appeared to have been altered.” said the Maine Department of Public Safety.