Los Olivos residents mistake dog toy for grenade, triggering police alert

A false alarm in Los Olivos, Peru, sent police scrambling after residents reported what they believed to be a live grenade. The incident occurred when a dog toy, mistaken for a dangerous explosive, was found near a business. The National Police's Explosives Unit (UDEX) and municipal security personnel responded to the scene to assess the situation. After a thorough inspection, specialists determined that the object posed no threat. It was identified as a dog toy that had accidentally fallen from the third floor of a nearby residence. The owner of the toy, who had been out buying a bed for her pitbull named 'Pip', returned to find a significant police presence and a cordoned-off street. She explained that the toy likely fell when her dog leaned out of a window. The owner went to the police station to provide a statement, where authorities confirmed the object was harmless. She recounted initial confusion and concern from the police, who briefly suspected her involvement in criminal activity before the situation was clarified.