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Unstable Hand Grenade Found in Oslo, Police Plan Controlled Detonation

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  • An unstable hand grenade was discovered on Maria Dehli's road in Oslo after a container was moved.
  • Police plan to detonate the device on site due to its instability, warning of a loud bang but no danger to the area.
  • The origin of the hand grenade and the timing of the detonation have not been determined.

According to police, a hand grenade was found in Maria Dehli's road after a container was moved in connection with an area where container rental is conducted. An employee of the container rental company alerted the police, according to operations manager Gabriel Langfeldt. The bomb disposal service is on site and has conducted its investigations, Langfeldt confirmed.

The hand grenade is so unstable that it will be detonated where it lies, Langfeldt stated. Police warn that the detonation of the hand grenade will cause a loud and powerful bang, but they assure there will be no danger to people or buildings in the area. " The origin and purpose of the hand grenade remain under investigation.

It is not clear where the hand grenade comes from, or why it is lying at the site.

Gabriel Langfeldt, Operations manager

It is not yet clear when the detonation will occur, but the police say they will give notice well in advance.

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