A Danish man allegedly found carrying a hand grenade in Mijas has been released on bail.

The suspect, 35, remains under investigation for possession of explosives following his appearance before a judge in Fuengirola on Monday.

According to judicial sources cited by Europa Press, the man exercised his right not to testify.

The duty judge at Fuengirola’s Court of First Instance ordered his provisional release.

Local police arrested the man at a residential development in Mijas overnight from Friday into Saturday after allegedly finding the grenade in his possession.

He was initially detained on suspicion of illegal weapons possession, before the Guardia Civil took over the investigation.

The court is now examining the offence of possession of explosives.

No further details have been released.

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