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Nassau County Police Confirm No Explosives Near Trump Rally on Long Island

Sep 18, 2024, 03:09 PM

Reports of explosives found near the site of former President Donald Trump's rally on Long Island have been confirmed as false by the Nassau County Police Department. Initial reports suggested that explosives were discovered in a car near the Nassau Coliseum, where Trump was scheduled to speak. However, police officials, including Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder, clarified that no explosive devices were found. The confusion arose from a suspicious occurrence involving an individual with a bomb detection dog. The individual, who may have been training the dog, was questioned and released. Authorities emphasized that there was no threat to the rally or public safety. The initial false reports were covered by outlets such as the Daily Mail and Newsweek. A blue barrel was reportedly removed during the incident.