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Man hands missile over to police. It had been stored for years in a cabinet
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Man hands missile over to police. It had been stored for years in a cabinet

SAPO Notícias15 September 2026 at 16:05

A man handed over a missile to Spanish police. The object had been stored for years in a closet in the house where he lived, in Madrid, Spain.

The man claimed the missile belonged to his father, who was a former pilot. The artifact remained stored in the residence during all this time without being reported to the authorities.

The authorities received the missile and proceeded with its safe analysis and neutralization. The case drew attention due to the unusual nature of the object found in a domestic environment.

Why this matters

The case raises public safety concerns by revealing that dangerous military materials can be stored in homes without the knowledge of authorities. The voluntary handover suggests there are likely many legacy weapons and projectiles in the possession of families in Europe, representing a potential risk to neighboring communities.

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