Dive Brief:
- A bomb squad was called to a recycling center in Ferndale, Washington after an object that resembled six sticks of dynamite was discovered.
- Recomp of Washington Inc. was shut down as officers used a robot outfitted with a camera to investigate the dynamite.
- After three hours, it was determined that it was a false alarm.
Dive Insight:
Upon further inspection, the dynamite was confirmed to be paper towel tubes covered with red construction paper, secured with electrical tape. The fake dynamite was most likely a prop from a Halloween costume.
