It was quite a sight that met Martin Elefsen when he was demolishing the kitchen in a house on Bagterpvej in Hjørring at around 4pm on Thursday afternoon.
– I have just taken over the house and was about to take down the old kitchen cupboards when I discovered two cavities above them, he says and continues:
– And there I saw four rifles and a machine gun – probably from the Second World War. And a lot of ammo. There are smoke grenades and some explosives – but no detonators, he says.
Old explosives together with weapons – presumably from the Second World War – have been found in a house on Bagterpvej, which is being renovated after being bought from a deceased estate. Photo: Bo Lehm
He emphasizes that he is not an expert, but that it is his perception of what has been found.
Martin Elefsen owns Elefsen Ejendomme, which develops and rents out properties.
He took over the house a few weeks ago.
It was in connection with the renovation that he made the spectacular find.
– I was probably somewhat surprised, he says.
On Thursday evening, the authorities came and they removed the weapons and explosives.
Martin Elefsen says that it is happening quietly on the road in Hjørring this evening, where he is waiting for the finds to be removed. Photo: Bo Lehm
Nordjyske has been in contact with head of duty René Kortegaard from Nordjylland’s Police, who confirms that the effort has been carried out quietly and nobody has been in danger.
– EOD (bomb disposal officers, ed.) have taken the explosives with them, and we have collected five rifles, he says.
– Now a decision must be made as to whether they should be destroyed or whether they should possibly go to a museum.
2024-09-26 17:30:18
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