Bomb squad called due to potential explosives in Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Police Department (TPD) bomb squad was called to a southeast Topeka home after officers found concerning historic war memorabilia.

At 8:50 a.m. on Wednesday, the TPD responded to a past burglary in the 2500 block of SE Virginia Ave. Officers found military ordinance and requested the Ft. Riley Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) unit, according to a press release from the TPD.

The EOD is investigating the memorabilia to render it safe, according to the TPD.

The TPD reassured the public that there is no immediate danger.

The investigation is ongoing, according to the TPD.

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