A report of a suspicious device inside of a home in East Haven on Saturday prompted an investigation and evacuations, but state police have since deemed the area safe and residents are allowed to return to their homes.
Police officers and firefighters were called to Palmetto Trail after getting a report of an unknown suspicious device in a home.
The Connecticut State Police Bomb Squad was called to investigate and have since determined the area is safe. Police said the device that was found was a non-explosive smoke bomb.
According to police, nearby homes were evacuated as a precaution. Anyone who was evacuated has been able to return to the area. Palmetto Trail has also reopened.
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No injuries were reported.
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