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Military team called to dispose of 81mm mortar shell in Henrico

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HENRICO, VA (WWBT) -

Police are at a home where a possible explosive device was found in Henrico.

An Explosive Ordnance Disposal team is at a home in the 1900 block of Navion Street.

Detectives went to the home shortly after 12 p.m. Friday to serve a search warrant for narcotics. Inside, they discovered an 81mm mortar shell sitting on a shelf on the second floor.

Police called the explosives team and evacuated the home, as well one house on each side.

The explosives team, upon examining the device, then called in a military team from Fort Belvoir in northern Virginia. The team is currently on its way to the scene.

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