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INGLEWOOD - A bomb squad had to be called out today when someone brought a live hand grenade to a "Gifts for Guns'' exchange in Inglewood, a police lieutenant said.

Police had offered $100 gift cards for each weapon surrendered at the parking lot behind the Target and Home Depot stores at 3471 Century Blvd., but were not expecting the grenade, said Lt. Mike McBride.

The bomb squad disposed of the weapon.

Because police had promised "no questions asked,'' no one was arrested for possessing the explosive device.

Residents could anonymously turn in up to three firearms in exchange for the gift cards.

In all, Inglewood police collected 157 guns and one hand grenade.