[LSSD] [OS-0013] Bomb squad deployed for suspected package at LS Transit

[Mitch]

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LOS SANTOS COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Sheriff's Information Bureau

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Official Statement
[OS-0013] Bomb squad deployed for suspected package at LS Transit

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Date Published: 20/DEC/2021
Point of Contact: Melissa Rhodes

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At around 18:30 on the 17th of December, the Los Santos County Sheriff's Department received calls for service regarding a suspect package at the LS Bus Terminal at Integrity Way, followed by internal government pagers regarding a suspect package requesting Transit Service Bureau and Special Enforcement Bureau to respond. Deputies responded to the incident immediately and discussed the incident with representatives of the Government who posted the original pager.

Special Enforcement Bureau Special Weapons Teams and Canine Services Detail along with department supervisors arrived on the scene after the deputies began discussions with the Government representatives. A perimeter was established around the area while Explosive Ordinance Disposal trained deputies were requested. Following this, detectives from the Detective Bureau arrived on the scene to lend assistance and worked as liaison officers on our behalf within the Joint Terrorism Task Force to keep our federal partners informed of the ongoing situation, while the outer perimeter was extended for public safety.

Credits: Special Enforcement Bureau
 

Our LSSD Mobile Command Centre arrived at the scene to assume command and to allow better coordination of units on the scene and is declared the main command post. EOD techs arrived on the scene with the Mobile Command Centre and began to suit up in protective equipment, also known as the bomb suit.

Following a detailed analysis of the suspected package, it was confirmed the package in question was a dud with the intention to appear like a real explosive device. The scene was declared safe by the incident commander and all evidence was collected and bagged for further investigation. Units were dismissed from the scene at 21:00.

Los Santos Transit has always and will always put the safety of it's customers, staff and the general public before anything else. Although the bomb threat turned out to be a hoax, we still took every possible precaution as well as contacting the appropriate teams within seconds of discovery of the suitcase. It's thanks to the due diligence of Bobcat Security along with SD's rapid response and deployment of specialist teams that we managed to handle such situation within a matter of an hour and we look forward to our continued partnership with SD should such situations occur in the future

Commissioner of Transportation - Jenna Gardiner

The Los Santos County Sheriff's Department reminds people to be vigilant of suspected or suspicious packages that they may see. If in doubt, do not approach the package and call 911 immediately.

Edited December 20, 2021 by Mitch
Format fixes / minor missed section