Police Find Grenade Under Inwood 1 Train Overpass Updated November 3, 2011 3:54pm

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INWOOD — Police were in for an explosive surprise when they found a grenade near the elevated 1 train overpass in Inwood.

The bomb squad removed the explosive device at 3961 Tenth Avenue after receiving a call about the item at 12:50 p.m. Thursday, police said.

The grenade was found near the MTA’s 207th Street Overhaul Station. MTA officials said the grenade was across the street from the property when it was found.  

It was not immediately clear whether the grenade was live at the time.

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