New homeowners in eastern Houston were blown away by the discovery they made in their recently purchased home.
HOUSTON — Talk about an unexpected housewarming surprise.
What began as a normal day for new homeowners in eastern Harris County quickly turned serious after several items discovered inside the home appeared to be explosives, triggering a response from deputies and the county’s bomb squad, authorities said.
Harris County Constable Precinct 3 officials said dispatchers received a call Saturday afternoon from concerned homeowners who had recently purchased a home in the 7400 block of John Ralston Rd. While going through items left behind, the residents came across objects they believed could be dangerous.
Deputies arrived at the scene and were shown multiple types of ammunition and other firearm-related items inside the residence. As deputies conducted an inventory, they located what they believed to be hand grenades along with improvised explosive devices.
At that point, the situation escalated quickly — but calmly.
A supervisor was notified immediately, and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad was called in. Bomb technicians examined the devices and determined they were live. The explosives were safely removed from the property without incident.
No injuries were reported.
Officials praised the homeowners for using extreme caution and not attempting to handle the items themselves, noting that the situation could have posed a serious risk to the residents and surrounding neighbors.
“Teamwork keeps our community safe,” Precinct 3 officials said in a statement, thanking deputies and the bomb squad for their swift response and expertise.
Authorities did not say how the explosive devices ended up inside the home. The investigation remains ongoing.
For the homeowners, it was likely not the kind of “welcome home” anyone expects — but thanks to quick thinking and a coordinated response, the potentially dangerous discovery ended safely.