Bomb squads in the Imperial Valley safely removes mortar devices
Manoah Tuiasosopo
EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – Bomb squads in the Imperial Valley safely removed mortar devices found in a shed earlier Saturday.
At around 4:00 p.m., officers responded to reports of possible explosive devices found in a shed at a home in the area of Scott Avenue and Eighth Street.
Upon arrival, officers found two mortar devices located inside a box in the rear shed of the home, prompting them to set up a safety perimeter and to temporarily evacuate nearby residents.
The El Centro Fire Department and the Imperial County Fire Department Bomb Squad responded to assist, with them successfully rendering the devices safe.
No injuries were reported, no property was damaged, and residents were allowed to return to their homes once the area was clear.