Michigan State Police Issue Urgent Warning After Flint Grenade Discovery

Michigan State Police are warning residents about what to do if they encounter explosives after a disturbing incident over the weekend in Flint.

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According to investigators, an active grenade was discovered in a vehicle near the Michigan State Police Post in Flint Township. The device was located in the North Gate parking lot close to the post at the intersection of Linden and Corunna Roads.

Discovery of the Grenade

Conflicting reports surround the discovery. One account suggests the grenade was dropped off at the police post, while another claims it was recovered from inside a vehicle nearby.

Bomb Squad Response in Flint

Regardless of the circumstances, the Michigan State Police Bomb Squad quickly responded, confirmed the grenade was real, and safely disabled the device. Officials emphasize that there is no active threat to the public, though the investigation continues into how the grenade ended up so close to the post.

Police Safety Reminders for the Public

Following the incident, the Bay City branch of the Michigan State Police released a photo of the grenade as a warning to residents. Authorities are reminding the public of critical safety steps if they ever encounter what looks like an explosive device.

First, never touch or move any item that appears suspicious. Police stress the importance of leaving the object exactly where it was found and immediately calling 911. They also assure the public that trained bomb squad technicians are available to respond quickly and safely.

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“We will gladly send a bomb squad expert to the location to assess risk and remove the item safely,” MSP officials said.