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PSP: Suspicious package that prompted an evacuation of a business, road closures in Lower Macungie did not pose a threat

LOWER MACUNGIE TWP., Pa - The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troop M Fogelsville Criminal Investigation Unit is investigating a suspicious package that was delivered to Ryder Logistics on March 25, 2024.


On Monday, March 25, 2024, at approximately 1:12 pm, Troopers from PSP Fogelsville were dispatched to Ryder Logistics, located at 8620 Congdon Hill Drive, Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County for a package that was delivered, through the mail room, that appeared suspicious, according to Trooper Nathan Branosky of the Pennsylvania State Police.



Upon an employee opening the package, there was another package with writing and threats on the package, and the package was taken outside the business.


All employees of the business were evacuated with the assistance of the management and Troopers.


Upon further investigation, it was determined the suspicious package did not pose a threat, according to Branosky.


Spring Creek Road was closed at State Route 100 until approximately 4:00 pm.


At the time of this news release, Congdon Hill Drive remained closed for this investigation.


This investigation is being conducted by the Fogelsville Criminal Investigation Unit with the assistance of: Hazardous Device Explosive Section (HDES), State Police K-9 Unit, Troop M Forensic Services Unit, Fogelsville Patrol Unit, Allentown Bomb Squad, Lower Macungie Township Fire Department, Lehigh University K-9, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).





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