The Detroit Metro Airport Bomb Squad was called to Wayne last week to defuse a homemade bomb found in the wheel well of a truck parked on Gloria Street between Annapolis and Clinton Street.
Wayne police were called to the site at about 3:34 p.m. Sept. 10 in response to a call concerning a suspicious package discovered in the vehicle. Responding officers called the airport bomb squad and experts responded immediately, according to police reports. Residents were asked to evacuate the area during the incident.
Explosive specialists determined the device to be a credible threat and defused the potential explosive on site. Police said there was no danger to nearby residents who were evacuated for several hours.
“The investigation is ongoing, and we are working in cooperation with the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) and ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and Explosives). The safety of our residents is a priority, and we appreciate the quick response of our law enforcement partners,” Wayne police said in a news release.
“The safety of our residents is our utmost priority and we extend our gratitude for the swift response and professionalism displayed by our law enforcement partners,” the release continued.
Anyone with any information related to the incident is asked to call the Wayne police detective bureau.
“Your cooperation and assistance are vital to ensuring a thorough and effective investigation into this matter. The Wayne Police Department remains dedicated to maintaining the security and peace of mind of our community members,” the statement concluded.
