Authorities say potentially dangerous explosive materials were safely removed from a Ross Township home Monday evening. Police were called to the residence just after 5:00pm for a public assist, after a family member reported finding several ammunition cans while going through a deceased relative’s belongings. Officers say the cans contained detonating cord and blasting caps. The Butler County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Unit was called in as a precaution. Specialists responded to the scene, safely secured the materials, and removed them for proper disposal. Officials say the items will be destroyed using controlled procedures. Authorities emphasize there was no threat to the surrounding community at any time. They also remind the public not to handle unknown or potentially dangerous materials, and to contact law enforcement instead.

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