The DeKalb County bomb squad was called onto the scene yesterday morning after reports of a suspicious package near Home Center Outlet on the 4300 block of Northeast Expressway sparked concern among locals and passerby alike. The area is well-traveled, just off Interstate 85, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta.
Commotion ensued as SKYFOX 5 captured images of the bomb squad deploying a robotic device to safely inspect the item in question, while the onlooker site was cordoned off and the entrance ramp to I-85 at Northcrest Road experienced a temporary closure during the investigation. Traffic advisories suggested that drivers take alternate routes during this period, as the potential threat loomed over the daily rhythm of DeKalb County.
The diligent efforts of the DeKalb County Police Department’s bomb squad paid off when, after a thorough examination, the suspicious package was deemed harmless, allowing the community's beating heart to resume its normal pace. As per WSBTV's coverage, the police later confirmed that the package posed no threat.
