A man riding a bicycle dropped off a camouflage backpack full of high-powered ammunition in front of the Santee Sheriff’s Station Friday, prompting an evacuation of the facility and closures of nearby traffic lanes until a bomb squad eliminated the hazard.
The man — who apparently was trying to turn over the munitions to law enforcement for disposal — arrived at the station in the 8800 block of Cuyamaca Street shortly before 12:30 p.m., placed the bag near the front door and then rode off the south, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.
“Due to the suspicious nature of the incident, deputies immediately secured the area and requested assistance from sheriff’s bomb/arson detectives,” Sgt. Steve Chambers said. “Patrol deputies conducted a search of the surrounding area for the individual while the sheriff’s helicopter issued public-address announcements with a description.”
After authorities cleared everyone out of the complex, shut down nearby traffic lanes and suspended service along a trolley line in front of the station, the bomb squad assessed the backpack and identified items that appeared to be military-style equipment inside it, Chambers said.
The ordnance-handling personnel then “rendered the backpack safe,” according to sheriff’s officials, who did not provide details on that process.
“Upon further examination, multiple rounds of high-powered ammunition were recovered from inside the backpack,” the sergeant said.
By early evening, deputies were able to identify the man who had abandoned the backpack, according to sheriff’s officials.
“It has been determined no crime was committed, and there is no threat to the community,” Chambers said. “The sheriff’s office would like to remind individuals wanting to turn over property to contact staff so we can properly take custody of it.”
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