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Successful_Try543@feddit.org ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

My gf once was at a police office in Sweden for filing a report. Near the entrance, there was a big solid metal container and the sign “no grenades” on it. It was to deposit guns without any questions asked.

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FuglyDuck@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
I want to know the story behind the “no grenades” sign. Kind of. It could be hilarious or … very much not.

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- Successful_Try543@feddit.org ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
  I don’t think someone blew up a container, but as there are (illegal) hand grenades circulating in Sweden, maybe somebody deposited some in such a container. When it was emptied, all participants got into a hurry as they weren’t qualified for handling explosive devices.
  Alternatively, they’ve thought beforehand and placed the sign knowing that some may also want to get rid of their grenades. But as they require extra care, it’s probably a bad idea to store them in a container in the foyer of the police station.
  
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  - FuglyDuck@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
    
    Alternatively, they’ve thought beforehand and placed the sign knowing that some may also want to get rid of their grenades. But as they require extra care, it’s probably a bad idea to store them in a container in the foyer of the police station.
    
    I assume the container is regularly checked. probably daily.
    
    Also. There’s always a story behind every warning sign like that. One might have just showed up. one might have gone off. but something happened to make someone go, “maybe we should get a sign.”
    
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