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Possible Live Military Explosive Found At Business Near Ensley Walmart
October 24, 2014
A possible live military ordnance was discovered at a business on Hood Drive Friday afternoon. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office responded and a military explosive ordinance disposal team was called to dispose of the item. The item was removed and taken to the Sheriff’s Office shooting range to be destroyed.
There’s no word yet on exactly what the device was.
The area was evacuated. leading to traffic delays in the area of Hood Drive and North Palafox (near the Ensley Walmart).
Pictured top: Deputies block an exit from the Ensley Walmart onto Hood Drive due to a possible live military ordnance found at a nearby business near the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office precinct on Hood Drive. Pictured below: The object was taken into this flea market business. Photos by Jason Isbell for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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