There were no injuries reported related to this incident and the ballot drop box was not compromised
VANCOUVER – Tuesday (Oct. 8) morning at just before 4 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to 13th and Esther Street for the report of a possible arson.
A caller reported seeing smoke near the ballot drop box located on Esther Street. Police and fire personnel located a suspicious device nearby. The Metro Explosive Disposal Unit responded and safely removed the device from the area. There were no injuries reported related to this incident and the ballot drop box was not compromised.
Due to the location of the device’s proximity to several federal buildings in the area, an agent from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) also responded.
Vancouver Police Arson investigators are continuing the investigation and nothing further is releasable at this time.
Information provided by the city of Vancouver.
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