Authorities in Oslo reported the discovery of an unstable hand grenade in the Haugenstua neighborhood. The grenade was found after a shipping container was moved in an area associated with container rentals. In response to the threat posed by the grenade, the police announced that they will undertake a controlled demolition at the site to neutralize the danger.

According to police operations leader Gabriel Langfeldt, the bomb squad is on-site and has confirmed the grenade's instability, necessitating its removal via demolition as soon as possible. While the planned detonation will create a loud explosion, police assure that there is no threat to nearby residents or structures. The operation aims to mitigate any potential risk to public safety while dealing with hazardous materials.

Following the controlled demolition, authorities plan to conduct a forensic investigation at the site to gather further evidence. This incident underscores ongoing public safety measures in urban areas where potentially dangerous items may be encountered, especially in conjunction with construction and rental activities, illustrating the need for alertness in community safety.