What to Know
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The FBI is investigating a number of fake “inert explosive devices” placed around Newburgh, New York, it said
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The devices were placed in unspecified public areas around the city, FBI New York said on Twitter
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The devices don’t pose a threat to the public, the agency noted. It wasn’t immediately clear how many there were or how they got there
The FBI is investigating a number of fake “inert explosive devices” placed around Newburgh, New York, it said.
The devices were placed in unspecified public areas around the city, FBI New York said on Twitter.
FBI New York and the Newburgh Police Department are investigating several fake, inert explosive devices placed in public areas around the city. The recovered devices do not pose a threat to public safety. (1/2)
— FBI New York (@NewYorkFBI) May 26, 2019
The devices don’t pose a threat to the public, the agency noted.
It wasn’t immediately clear how many devices were placed around the city or how they got there.
Anyone who encounters one of the devices has been asked to call 911 or call the FBI at 212-384-1000.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Source : Nbcnewyork