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Released: April 18, 2022 - Monday, 12:36 PM
The airport was immediately evacuated as a precaution. Members of the San Luis Obispo County Bomb Task Force identified the devices as inert practice mortars and there was no threat to the public. The items were recovered and a search of the airport was conducted. The public and airport employees were allowed back into the airport approximately 30 minutes later.
Detectives are continuing to investigate this incident.
Suspicious Devices
Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: (805) 781-4547Date and time of incident: 4-17-22, Approximately 11:20 PMPlace of Occurrence: San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, 975 Airport Drive, San Luis ObispoVictim Information: N/ASuspect Information: N/AOn 4-17-22, the Sheriff's Office received a report of two suspicious devices located in the public restroom at the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport.The airport was immediately evacuated as a precaution. Members of the San Luis Obispo County Bomb Task Force identified the devices as inert practice mortars and there was no threat to the public. The items were recovered and a search of the airport was conducted. The public and airport employees were allowed back into the airport approximately 30 minutes later.
Detectives are continuing to investigate this incident.
