Authorities handle World War II munitions found in Beatrice home

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Authorities found dozens of World War II era munitions in a Beatrice home on Thursday, according to the Nebraska State Patrol.

The Beatrice Police Department reported finding 40 ordnances inside the home of someone who passed away.

The NSP Bomb Squad and members of the Nebraska Air National Guard’s 155th EOD unit responded to the home and determined all ordnances to be inert.

“Thankfully in this case, none of the items were live munitions, but it’s not safe to assume that of any potential explosive device you may find,” said Sgt. Clayton Dishong, Commander of the NSP Bomb Squad. “If you ever come across any potential explosive device when cleaning out a loved one’s home or in any other circumstance, call 911 immediately and do not move the item.”

The NSP Bomb Squad and ANG 155th EOD unit respond to dozens of situations each year in which old ordnances or potential explosive devices are located by family members cleaning out the belongings of a loved one.

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