BALTIMORE, MD – Baltimore Police confirmed Friday night that an explosive device discovered at Fort McHenry has been safely removed after hours of work by local and federal bomb technicians.
The department’s Hazardous Device Team responded to the scene earlier in the day alongside the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) units.
Officials said the operation required shutting off gas in the surrounding area and implementing safety protocols while the device was rendered safe on site.
Loud noise expected during operation
Before the removal, authorities warned nearby residents that the procedure might produce a loud noise as technicians worked to neutralize the device.
Police emphasized that all necessary precautions were taken to protect the public, first responders, and technicians on the ground.
The area was closed to the public throughout the operation, and residents were urged to stay away from Fort McHenry until authorities completed their work.
Police confirm no ongoing threat
In an update later in the evening, Baltimore Police announced that the explosive device had been safely transported from the area for continued examination by federal partners.
“There is no active threat to the public, and all safety protocols have been lifted,” the department said in a statement.
Authorities said operations would continue until the site was fully cleared and all agencies completed their assessments.
