In a swift response to a reported bomb threat against the Block Island Ferry Friday morning, the Narragansett Police Department, along with mutual aid partners, quickly assessed the situation and determined the threat to be non-credible.
The incident unfolded at around 7:20 a.m. when Narragansett Police received a report of a bomb threat targeting a Block Island Ferry located at 304 Great Island Road. At the time of the report, the ferry was unoccupied and the sole vessel in port.
Narragansett Police executed a thorough sweep of the ferry, utilizing the assistance of Narragansett Police K-9 Napoleon in the process. The search yielded no findings of suspicious items.
As a precautionary measure, Narragansett Police remained on-site to ensure the safe boarding and departure of the ferry. The scene was officially cleared by 9 a.m.
Subsequent investigations determined that the bomb threat lacked credibility and exhibited no criminal intent. No charges will be filed in connection with the incident.
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