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Suspected Grenade at German Train Station Identified as Toy Water Pistol

Bomb disposal experts confirmed no explosive risk after a 15-minute investigation at Moosburg station, with the object's origins still under inquiry.

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Overview

  • A witness reported a grenade-like object on the tracks at Moosburg station in Upper Bavaria on Monday evening.
  • The Bundespolizei bomb disposal unit quickly determined the object was a harmless water pistol resembling a hand grenade.
  • The inspection lasted approximately 15 minutes, and train services resumed shortly after with minimal disruption.
  • Authorities have not yet determined how the toy water pistol ended up on the railway tracks.
  • This incident follows a series of similar false alarms at German train stations, highlighting both procedural readiness and ongoing security concerns.