Photo: Nebraska State Patrol
(Undated) -- The Nebraska State Patrol sharing details about dozens of World War II era munitions, found in a Beatrice home. Bomb Squad and members of the Nebraska Air National Guard’s 155th EOD unit responded after the home's resident died. The NSP says there were approximately 40 ordnances located inside the home. After careful examination by the Bomb Squad and EOD unit, all ordnances were determined to be inert.
“Thankfully in this case, none of the items were live munitions, but it’s not safe to assume that of any potential explosive device you may find,” said Sgt. Clayton Dishong, Commander of the NSP Bomb Squad. “If you ever come across any potential explosive device when cleaning out a loved one’s home or in any other circumstance, call 911 immediately and do not move the item.”
The NSP Bomb Squad and ANG 155th EOD unit respond to dozens of situations each year in which old ordnances or potential explosive devices are located by family members cleaning out the belongings of a loved one.