Bridgeville- This morning at approximately 10:02 a.m., Delaware State Police responded to Coverdale Road south of Mill Park Drive for a report of a suspicious package. 

A community member picking up trash along the roadside found a pipe contraption that he suspected was a pipe bomb. The Delaware State Police Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit and Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office responded to the scene to assist with the investigation. The device was unable to be positively identified as a bomb and was successfully destroyed. No one was injured during the incident.

The investigation has been turned over to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office.

The roadway was closed for approximately 5 hours during the investigation.

*Traffic Advisory- Road Closure and Increased Police Presence- Bridgeville

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 012721 1741

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