Brooklyn Bridge closed because of suspect packages

For over sixty minutes Friday morning, the Brooklyn Bridge had been closed. This had been for security of both law enforcement and travelers. All traffic, including pedestrian, car, and cycles were closed. Law enforcement used the chance to investigate the “suspicious bundles.” The bridge was re-opened when the packages were verified to be flashlights with copper wiring.

Brooklyn Bridge closed by 911 phone call

The police received a 911 call today at 9:38 local time. The call was about the Brooklyn Bridge. The caller said that there had been a flashlight that had copper wiring along with a “suspicious package” lying around. The police immediately shut down the bridge, and also the NYPD brought in crews to investigate. The police may have called in bomb squads to help with the investigation. This is unclear yet.

Packages from Brooklyn Bridge were just flashlights

At 10:55 a.m., the Brooklyn Bridge was reopened after police investigation occurred. Thursday night there was the “Light the Night” walk for the Lymphoma and Leukemia Society which is probably why the lights were on the bridge. Those within the event were trying to raise awareness by carrying illuminated balloons. The UFO sightings over New York can be explained with these balloons also. The balloons being illuminated were meant to make cancer awareness. The only problem is that New York City ended up with more issues because of it.

Building proceeds to snarl Brooklyn Bridge

The Brooklyn Bridge isn’t completely opened for unfettered access. There is a limited path for traffic because there is construction on both sides of the bridge that had been built in 1883. When the city is being threatened at all, the newest York Police Department tends to be better safe than sorry. The incident will be considered an overreaction by numerous though. Threats typically lead to things being closed off for a long time. The Brooklyn Bridge reopened fairly easily thinking about the circumstances.

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