FOX5 Vegas - KVVUTraffic stop, suspicious package lead to bomb squad call

Traffic stop, suspicious package lead to bomb squad call

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LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -

Police closed off an area near Owens Avenue and Ringe Lane, just east of Nellis Boulevard, after a suspicious package was found there.

According to Las Vegas Metro police, an officer made a routine traffic stop around 5:50 a.m. Wednesday and discovered the suspicious package in the vehicle.

Police said the Armor and Bomb Squad were called on the scene and people in the area were evacuated.

Ringe Lane was shut down between Monroe and Owens avenues as police investigate the situation.

FOX5 has a crew on the scene and will bring you more information as it develops.

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