Suspect packages made safe
Following assessment by bomb disposal experts, the devices found on York Road and King William Street in Exeter this morning, Monday, June 29, have been made safe.
The scene cordons on both King William Street and York Road are now being reduced to the immediate scenes of the incidents as a result.
Road closures around the city centre will begin to be lifted shortly, although traffic congestion in the run up to rush hour is expected to take some time to be cleared.
Police would like to thank all residents for their patience and co-operation throughout today.
Exeter, Mid and East Devon Commander Superintendent Keith Perkin said: “Today’s events have caused considerable impact to residents and business across the city.
“We don’t under estimate how difficult road closures and evacuations can be for local people, but safety of all our communities remains paramount.
“I’d like to thank all of our communities and partner agencies for their role in what has been a professional and proportionate response to today’s incident.”
Rolo (pictured), a specialist search dog, has been helping officers with searches in Exeter city centre today.
Exeter City Council leader Pete Edwards has thanked everyone involved in responding to today's security alerts in Exeter.
He said: "I would like to give my thanks to the emergency services for keeping the city safe and for those volunteers at the rest centres. I must also praise the public for being vigilant and understanding during what has been a difficult day. Businesses, schools and the local community have been patient throughout"
Investigations into the incident continue and police would ask for any information to 101, quoting log 95 of today, Monday, June 29.
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