Grenades in Weimar: Large deployment when evacuation!

Grenades in Weimar: Large deployment when evacuation!

A shock for the city of Weimar! On Monday, November 4th, a dangerous, grenade -like object was discovered during a forced evacuation in Heldunger Strasse. What started as a routine use quickly turned into a dramatic major operation by the police and special forces of the Thuringia State Criminal Police Office (LKA). The situation required immediate measures to ensure the security of residents.

When the apartment clearance, the officials came across the suspect, which immediately triggered the alarm. The entire building was evacuated in no time, and the Weimar professional fire brigade supported the police in the rapid evacuation. A total of 13 families had to leave their apartments hastily, while the emergency services did everything they could to capture the danger.

experts in use: mortar grenade discovered!

The police immediately requested the specialists for unconventional explosive and fire devices (USBV). These moved in with a special vehicle and confirmed that it was actually a mortar grenade. The dangerous find was carefully loaded into a special trailer and removed. The experts now check whether the grenade is still functional while the Weimar police inspection has started the investigation.

Good news for the residents: In the afternoon at 2:15 p.m., they received the all -clear and were able to return to their apartments. A dangerous incident that kept the city of Weimar in suspense, but luckily ended without further complications!