Bomb Squad Helps Remove WWII Weapon From Hoboken Building

Mayor says no threat to public safety after ordnance found at Stevens-affiliated property

Mar. 26, 2026 at 10:08pm

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A piece of World War II-era weaponry was removed from a Hoboken building affiliated with the Stevens Institute of Technology on Thursday, according to a joint statement from the city's police, fire department, and the university.

Why it matters

The discovery of a WWII-era ordnance in a Hoboken building raises concerns about public safety and the need for thorough inspections of older properties, especially those affiliated with educational institutions, to identify and properly handle any potentially dangerous historical artifacts.

The details

Inspectors with the Hoboken Fire Department identified the WWII-era ordnance during a routine inspection of a Stevens-affiliated property on the 500 block of Hudson Street. The Hoboken Police Department, Hoboken Fire Department, and Stevens Institute of Technology then coordinated to have the Jersey City Bomb Squad conduct a safety evaluation and remove the ordnance.

  • On Thursday, March 26, 2026, the ordnance was discovered and removed.

The players

Emily Jabbour

The mayor of Hoboken, New Jersey.

Stevens Institute of Technology

A private research university located in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Hoboken Police Department

The law enforcement agency responsible for public safety in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Hoboken Fire Department

The fire department responsible for fire suppression and emergency medical services in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Jersey City Bomb Squad

A specialized unit of the Jersey City Police Department that handles the identification, evaluation, and removal of explosive devices.

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What’s next

Officials will likely investigate how the WWII-era ordnance ended up in the Hoboken building and review safety protocols to prevent similar discoveries in the future.

The takeaway

The discovery of a WWII-era weapon in a Hoboken building highlights the importance of thorough property inspections, especially in older structures, to identify and properly handle any potentially dangerous historical artifacts that could pose a threat to public safety.