Inert Hand Grenade Discovered in Olhão Vehicle
Police in Olhão, Portugal, responded to a security threat Sunday morning after a hand grenade was discovered inside a parked car. The device, which caused a temporary lockdown of a local street, was later confirmed to be inert.
The Discovery on Rua do Caminho de Ferro
The incident began shortly before 10:00 AM on Sunday, April 12, 2026, when an alert was triggered and sent to the Polícia de Segurança Pública (PSP). Officers arrived at Rua do Caminho de Ferro to discover a vehicle parked near the railway line with a shattered window.
Upon inspecting the vehicle, agents discovered a hand grenade that had been thrown into the car. The broken glass indicated the object was forced into the cabin from the outside.
Emergency Response and Neutralization
Recognizing the potential danger, the PSP immediately isolated the surrounding area to ensure public safety. The police called in the Centro de Inativação de Explosivos e Segurança em Subsolo (Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Underground Security Center) to handle the object.
Specialists carefully removed the device from the vehicle. Following a technical examination, authorities confirmed the grenade was harmless. it lacked both a detonator and an explosive charge. Specifically, reports indicate the device had no “espoleta,” or trigger mechanism.
The security operation was declared complete around 1:30 PM local time, after which the area was reopened to the public.
Ongoing Investigation
The PSP has launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Authorities are working to identify who placed the inert grenade in the car and the motive behind the act.
It remains unconfirmed whether the owner of the vehicle has provided a formal statement to the police.
For further details on the incident, refer to official reports from Jornal de Notícias and CM Jornal.
The next confirmed checkpoint is the ongoing investigation by the PSP to identify the suspect. Share your thoughts on this incident in the comments below.
