In a significant operation on Thursday night, Malmö police uncovered 50 hand grenades hidden in two separate vehicles, marking one of the largest arms seizures in the city’s history. According to Magnus Lefèvre, the duty officer at the scene, the grenades are believed to be functional and dangerous.
The discovery triggered an immediate response from the National Bomb Squad, which was called in to secure the weapons. The operation, which took place across multiple locations in Malmö, underscores the growing concern over the presence of explosives within the city.
Since April 2025, Malmö police have seized a total of 73 hand grenades, with Thursday’s discovery representing a substantial portion of these findings. Filip Annas, the police’s press spokesperson, revealed that the operation had been part of an ongoing investigation. Authorities had received critical information that led them to inspect the vehicles involved.
The first seizure occurred in a parking garage in Segevång, followed by another in a car located in an industrial area in the northern part of the city. “We are satisfied that we were able to seize this larger quantity of grenades, ensuring they no longer pose a threat to the community,” said Annas.
Authorities believe there is a direct connection between the two vehicles, with both incidents now being treated as major crimes under the Flammable and Explosive Goods Act. The police’s focus is not only on removing hand grenades from public spaces but also on preventing their illegal importation into Sweden.
Rasem Chebil, operational manager for serious crimes in Malmö, emphasized the seriousness of the situation. “While removing grenades from the streets remains a top priority, we must also work closely with Swedish Customs to tackle the smuggling of such dangerous materials into the country,” he stated in a press release.
Fortunately, the operation ended without any injuries, and no arrests have been made at this time. However, the investigation continues, and law enforcement remains on high alert as they work to uncover the source of these weapons.
This discovery highlights the increasing threat posed by illegal arms trafficking and the urgent need for collaboration between law enforcement agencies to protect the public from such dangerous materials. The ongoing investigation is expected to shed more light on the criminal networks responsible for smuggling explosives into Sweden.