Bomb Threat Leads to Evacuation of Absecon Housing Complex

Bomb Threat Leads to Evacuation of Absecon Housing Complex
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ABSECON, NJ – The Absecon Police Department responded to a bomb threat on Marin Drive at 9:58 a.m. on Tuesday.

Local law enforcement agencies were also involved, including the Atlantic City Bomb Squad and the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office.

The incident arose during an eviction process where the landlord alerted the police about a tenant suspected of possessing explosives and making threats. Residents in the proximity were displaced for about three hours as a precautionary measure.

After thorough investigation, it was concluded that no harmful materials were present on the property.

A follow-up investigation is underway to ascertain the credibility of the initial information received.