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Police, military defuse projectile devices in Hawaii Kai
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Honolulu police and military personnel briefly closed the Maunalua Bay parking lot and surrounding roads to defuse projectile devices Wednesday afternoon.
Police said two possibly live M49A2 mortar bombs were turned in to the Hawaii Kai police substation by a member of the public at around 1 p.m.
The Honolulu Police Department‘s Specialized Services Division, in coordination with the Army’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal team, transported the devices to the Maunalua Bay parking lot for defusing.
Officers evacuated and closed nearby roads, including Kalanianaole Highway and Keahole Street, until the area was safe.
There were no injuries.
The all-clear was given and roads were reopened by 2:10 p.m.
HPD says if you find similar devices, do not move them and call 911 immediately.
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