Maryland park closed after 5 devices resembling pipe bombs found
0
An investigation is underway after multiple devices resembling pipe bombs were found at Fort Washington Park in Prince George’s County, Maryland, Sunday afternoon, according to U.S. Park Police.
A total of five devices were located in a wooded area of the park, after officers were initially called about two suspicious packages around 2:15 p.m., U.S. Park Police said.
The devices were “rendered safe” by bomb squad members from Prince George’s County Fire and EMS, according to a statement from Park Police.
U.S. Park Police said Fort Washington Park was closed as a precaution during the officers’ search.
It will stay closed until investigators finish sweeping the area to confirm no other devices are present.
A map of the area is below.