The assailant then sped away from the checkpoint. The grenade did not explode and no injuries were reported in connection with the incident. KFOR Explosive Ordnance Disposal experts were sent to the scene and after careful examination safely removed the grenade. KFOR Explosive Ordnance Disposal experts were sent to the scene and after careful examination safely destroyed the grenade. The road traffic was halted for five minutes during the destruction of the ordnance.
Initial reports indicate the car went off the road and rolled over.
One person sustained minor injuries. The traffic was not disrupted and the vehicle was quickly recovered. During the search, the patrol found and confiscated a pistol and two rounds of ammunition. Following the weapon confiscation, the soldiers searched the driver's house and seven other nearby houses. Among the illegal items found were one pistol, one AK-47 assault rifle and 33 rounds of ammunition.