Grenade found in package at USPS facility in metro Atlanta

ATLANTA — A United States Postal Service facility had to be evacuated Friday morning after a grenade was found in a package.

South Fulton police responded to the facility on Villanova Drive SW around 10:27 a.m. and evacuated the building. Specialized units and South Fulton fire also arrived.

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The U.S. Postal Inspector was able to confirm it was not a live grenade and the all-clear has been given. South Fulton police said the facility will resume its operations this afternoon.

Channel 2 Action News has reached out to USPS for a statement and is waiting to hear back.

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