Possible Explosive Device Found To Be Inert In VA, Police Say

A homeowner in Fairfax County got quite a scare on Saturday afternoon after what was thought to be an explosive device was found behind their shed.

Fairfax County Police found the device to be inert.
Photo Credit: *Fairfax County PD*

Zak Failla

07/15/2023 2:29 p.m.

Members of the Fairfax County Police Department were called to the 12800 block of Point Pleasant Drive at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, where there were repots of a possible explosive behind an area home.

Police say that officers were able to determine that the device was inactive, and reported that there is no active threat to the community.

Residents had been advised to avoid the area during the investigation by the department's Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit while they investigated, but the scene has since been cleared.

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