MK 2 "Pineapple" Grenade
The Norwood Police, in collaboration with the Norwood Fire Department, responded to a report of an Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) at Living Waters Church on Walpole Street on Sunday, January 27, around 5 p.m.
A concerned resident had discovered a grenade in a family member's apartment and moved it to a secure location outdoors. Officers Baguma, Lyden, and Wennerstrand established a perimeter to safeguard the area and identified the ordnance as an MK 2 "pineapple" style grenade.
Recognizing the potential danger, the Massachusetts State Police (MSP) Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit was contacted. Trooper Sicard, a Hazardous Devices Technician from the MSP, determined that the grenade was inert and posed no threat. Consequently, no controlled detonation was required.
The MSP Bomb Squad employs advanced technology, including a portable X-RAY machine used in this investigation, capable of real-time identification of explosive materials within a device. The squad's bomb-sniffing dog, Sierra, played a crucial role at the scene.
Authorities emphasize the importance of not approaching or handling suspicious packages or devices resembling explosives. If such an object is discovered, individuals are advised to maintain a safe distance of at least 50 to 100 yards and promptly call 9-1-1. Interfering with or moving a suspicious device, also known as an 'IED,' can lead to detonation, even from static electricity.
(All articles originally published in the Norwood Messenger)
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