Dighton police said an explosive device found at a home was turned into them by a resident on Saturday.

The Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad were called to help, and they safely destroyed it, according to police.

Police said there was no danger to the public at any time.

“For safety reasons, we did not post about this incident earlier,” Dighton police said. “We wanted to ensure the device was safely dealt with before sharing any information. We’re grateful for the quick actions of the resident and the expert response from the Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad.”

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