Police said they found a Vietnam War-era rocket launcher in an Auburn man's home Sunday. The device still works but was unloaded, according to authorities.
AUBURN, Mass. — Police said they found a working rocket launcher in an Auburn man's home Sunday.
The Vietnam War-era weapon could fire but did not contain any ammunition. The owner said his father brought it home from the war.
The rocket launcher was discovered after an 18-year-old man told police he'd been stabbed in the hand with a sword by Michael K. Mara, 38, during an argument.
When police investigated they found that Mara, who is dating the victim's mother, had a sword, two double-edged knives and a rocket launcher in his home.
Police are attempting to determine if the military weapon is illegal.
The 18-year-old's wound was treated at the scene. Mara was freed on bail Monday after being arraigned on charges related to the stabbing.
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