On Tuesday, forces of security in Gravataí, Brazil, were mobilized after explosives were found in the apartment of a recently deceased resident. The discovery occurred on Monday when family members of the deceased were cleaning out the apartment, located in a mixed-use area of commerce and residences. They stumbled upon two small torpedo-like devices and a rifle grenade, which, according to the police, was seemingly inert and used for training purposes.

The Brigada Militar, the local military police, reported that there were no indications that the deceased resident had permission to possess the explosives in his apartment. This situation raised concerns about the safety precautions regarding such dangerous materials within residential areas, particularly in urban locales like Gravataí, which is part of the Greater Porto Alegre metropolitan region.

The police action involved the Batalhão de Operações Policiais Especiais (BOPE), a specialized brigade known for dealing with hazardous materials, ensuring that the explosives were handled and removed safely from the premises. The incident has drawn attention to the potential risks posed by improper storage of military-grade materials within civilian living spaces, underscoring the need for stricter regulations and awareness around explosive devices in residential zones.