Police have found dynamite at a recycling center in Märsta, north of Stockholm. The alert came just before 2 p.m. on Sunday, and the facility was cordoned off. No suspects have been identified yet.
On Sunday, November 9, police received an alert about a suspicious dangerous object at a recycling facility in Märsta, north of Stockholm. The call came just before 2 p.m., and officers immediately cordoned off the area to secure the site.
The national bomb squad was called in to examine the item, and after investigation, it was confirmed to be dynamite. According to police, the dynamite is manageable and safe for patrol officers to handle. “The dynamite is assessed to be manageable and safe for the police patrol to handle,” police stated.
A preliminary investigation has been initiated regarding a crime against the law on flammable and explosive goods. No individuals are currently suspected of involvement in the discovery, and no injuries have been reported. The incident did not lead to any evacuations beyond the cordoning of the facility.
Märsta is a suburb of Stockholm with several industrial and recycling areas, and such finds are rare but always draw attention due to safety risks. Police urge the public to remain vigilant about suspicious objects and contact authorities if needed.