Explosives found in house near Harrisonville exploded safely

HARRISONVILLE, MO (KCTV) – An explosive device found in the basement of a home north of Harrisonville was safely detonated in a nearby quarry.

Cass County, Missouri Sheriff’s Office reports that on Tuesday, October 22, emergency crews were called to the area of Highway 291 and 231st Street, approximately 4 miles north of Harrisonville, for reports of a possible explosion. The caller reported that the sacrament was found in a family member’s basement.

Law enforcement officials who arrived at the scene stated that Lee’s Summit Police Department A demining squad was called in, as well as an explosive ordnance disposal team. Whiteman Air Force Base. The presence of explosives was confirmed.

The sheriff’s office said the ordinance was delivered to the safest location nearby, the Asia Pacific Quarry in rural Harrisonville. A controlled explosion was carried out there to safely destroy all hazardous materials.

Before the arrest, emergency crews noted that a message had been sent to nearby Everbridge residents to warn them of the impending noise. Those interested in Everbridge alerts should register. HERE.

As a result, no casualties were recorded. No additional information has been disclosed.