Rexburg Police discovered non-threatening altered commercial mortars during a traffic stop, closing off Second West and Main Street.
Rexburg Police closed off Second West and Main Street after discovering two suspicious devices resembling explosives during a traffic stop on Monday afternoon. The Idaho Falls Regional Bomb Squad was called in, and residents were urged to avoid the area. Authorities later confirmed the devices were altered commercial mortars with long fuses, posing no threat. Roads have since reopened, and police thanked the public for their patience.
September 24, 2024
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