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FAKE GRENADES CAUSE SCARE AT LEBANON VA

HOSPITAL -- Both practice grenades are in the custody

of VA police, who are investigating the incident.

 

 

Story here... http://www.ldn
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Fake grenades cause scare at veterans’ hospital

Lebanon Daily News



Portions of the Lebanon VA Medical Center campus in South Lebanon Township were blocked off yesterday after two inert “dummy” grenades were found.

 The first grenade was found by a patient about 11 a.m. in the parking lot of Building 17, and police and fire police were called to block off the parking lot.

The lot was reopened about 45 minutes later.

The second device was found about 11:50 a.m. in a bathroom in Building 18.

The building, which mostly houses administrative offices, outpatient clinics and behavioral-health services, was evacuated and searched for additional grenades.

It was reopened about 1 p.m.

 Hospital spokesman Norman Faas Jr. said it is unclear if the same person placed both grenades.

“One would deduce as much ... but I don’t know for sure if the same individual is responsible for both of them,” he said.

Faas said the grenades are made of metal and look like real grenades but have a hole drilled through them.

They are typically used for training purposes.

Both grenades are in the custody of VA police, who are investigating the incident, Faas said.



—Brad Rhen

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