Residents of the Doctores neighborhood, located in Mexico City, were surprised on Friday, October 25, when they found an object resembling a grenade on Dr. Andrade Street. This situation triggered a strong security mobilization by local authorities.
Upon receiving the report, police and specialized teams moved to the area to investigate the device. After carefully inspecting it, it was confirmed that it was a lighter with an outer cover resembling a grenade. Despite being a harmless replica, the news generated alarm among residents.
Concerned about the finding, neighbors alerted authorities through the emergency number 911. In response, units from the Secretariat of Integral Risk Management and Civil Protection, along with personnel specialized in handling explosive devices, arrived at the scene to assess the situation.
Fortunately, the replica of the explosive turned out to be a harmless lighter. Once this was confirmed, authorities were able to reassure residents, dismissing any imminent risk. So far, no individual has been identified as responsible for leaving the object on the public road, nor has the owner of the lighter been identified.
