The Heber City Police Department and Salt Lake City Police bomb squad responded to a report of a suspicious bottle at 1200 South, 550 East in Heber Saturday.
Heber police received a report of a suspicious bottle near the library around 10:30 a.m. from a resident attending an event at the library.
Police Deputy Chief Branden Russell told KPCW the bottle had an attached note indicating it was intended for law enforcement and should not be touched.
A K9 unit was deployed and indicated there were explosive materials on the bottle.
The library and surrounding area were then evacuated and nearby traffic was temporarily restricted.
The Salt Lake City-area bomb squad responded and was able to safely investigate and dispose of the item. The area was cleared after a sweep for any additional threats. No explosives or explosive materials found in the area.
HCPD’s investigations team is working to determine the circumstances of the incident.
The area reopened to the public around 3 p.m. Saturday.
This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available.
