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Nassau Police Confirm No Explosives Found Near Trump Rally Site at Nassau Coliseum

Sep 18, 2024, 03:14 PM

Reports of explosives found near the site of former President Donald Trump's rally at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island have been confirmed as false by Nassau County Police. Initial social media reports, including from Daily Mail and OANN, claimed that explosives were discovered in a car near the rally location, leading to widespread concern. However, Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder stated that there were no explosives found and that the reports were unfounded. The police responded to a 'suspicious occurrence' but confirmed that there was no threat to the rally. The incident involved a person with a bomb detection dog, who was questioned and released. The rally is scheduled to proceed as planned.