Suspicious devices prove to be "innocent" suitcases
Two suspicious devices that led to two areas in Exeter being sealed off and a school evacuated have proved to be "innocent suitcases" containing computer materials.
Police say suitcases found in Exeter were not explosive devices
Police have confirmed that two suitcases found in Exeter containing wires and electronics were not explosive devices.
But they're still being classed as suspicious devices and an urgent investigation is underway as to why they were left in York Rd outside a school and in King William Street.
An air cannon was used to open one of the suitcases which caused a large boom sound but was not a controlled explosion.
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Two suspect packages bring Exeter to a standstill
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Exeter on alert after discovery of two suspect packages
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