REDFORD, Mich. (WXYZ) — Michigan State Police says someone brought an artillery shell to the Redford Police Department on Monday morning. They also found 29 live and inert artillery shells at the person's home.
According to MSP, the bomb squad was dispatched to the department. They say if you find something in your home that you believe is an old explosive, "PLEASE do not drive it to the local police station, state police post or fire department."
MSP said that the bomb squad cleared the department and the device was inert, but when they went to the home, they found the 29 devices. The bomb squad was able to recover the devices.
According to Redford Township police, the people were cleaning out a home for renovation when they found the shells.
FINAL UPDATE: The MSP Bomb Squad has just cleared Redford Township. One inert item was recovered from the police department and 29 live and inert items were located at the citizens home. Here are a couple of pics of the items found. Nice job by the bomb squad. pic.twitter.com/BtowIzGxwz
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) April 29, 2019
Instead, MSP says to leave it where it is and call the police or fire department right away and they will come to you. It's much safer for everyone that way, police say.
If you find something in your home that you believe is an old explosive, PLEASE do not drive it to the local police station, state police post or fire department. Currently the MSP bomb squad is heading to the Redford PD for an artillery shell someone brought in! pic.twitter.com/NAruZMMQ2Q
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) April 29, 2019
Just leave it where it is and call the police or fire department and we will come to you. Its a lot safer for all of us that way. pic.twitter.com/WKwV5hJDIV
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) April 29, 2019
