What did the woman find in Gospić?

While digging in her garden, the woman found an explosive device, which a police officer determined to be an M75 hand grenade.

What should I do if I find a suspicious item?

You must not touch, move, or attempt to remove it yourself; instead, immediately notify the police by calling 192 or visiting your nearest police station.

Is voluntary surrender of weapons penalized?

No. Under the "Less Weapons, Less Tragedies" campaign, citizens who report weapons for surrender will not face misdemeanor or criminal proceedings.

Why should weapons not be brought to a police station by yourself?

To prevent accidental activation and injury. Instead, call the police, who will send trained officers to collect the weapon.

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Woman in Gospić Finds M75 Hand Grenade While Digging in Garden

A.E. · Prije 1 dana | 2 min

Police explosive ordnance disposal officer removed the explosive device and stored it until destruction, while citizens are urged to exercise caution and voluntarily surrender weapons.

Summary

A woman in Gospić found an M75 hand grenade while digging in her garden on August 16, 2026.
A police explosive ordnance disposal officer removed the bomb and stored it until destruction.
Police warn not to touch, move, or bring suspicious items to stations yourself.
Voluntary surrender of weapons through the "Less Weapons, Less Tragedies" campaign is not penalized.

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Yesterday, August 16, 2026, a female citizen in Gospić found an explosive device while digging in her garden and immediately reported it to the police. According to a report by Zadarski list, a police explosive ordnance expert identified the item as an M75 hand grenade, which was then taken and placed in storage until it could be destroyed.

Police Warn: Do Not Touch, Move, or Attempt to Remove

On this occasion, the police issued a clear warning to citizens who might find themselves in a similar situation. "Citizens, if you find an explosive device or an item you suspect may be explosive, do not touch it, do not move it, and do not attempt to remove it yourself; instead, notify the police," states the press release carried by GS Press Lika.

It is particularly emphasized that weapons and explosive devices must not be brought to police stations by citizens themselves. "Do not bring weapons or explosive devices to police stations yourself, as this could lead to their activation and unintended injury. Instead, report your intention to voluntarily surrender them by calling 192 or visiting your nearest police station. We will send trained and qualified police officers to collect the weapons."

Campaign "Less Weapons, Less Tragedies"

The discovery of the bomb in Gospić serves as another reminder of the importance of the well-known campaign "Less Weapons, Less Tragedies," which allows for the voluntary surrender of illegal lethal devices and weapons without any penalties. Citizens who report such weapons to the competent authority for surrender will not face misdemeanor or criminal proceedings.

"We thank all citizens who have so far recognized the importance of this campaign and returned weapons, as well as those who immediately report explosive devices upon discovery. We invite all other citizens to follow their example, to ensure a safer and happier future for everyone," the police stated.