A security dog reportedly warned authorities of possible explosives inside a vehicle at a Department of Energy checkpoint in Germantown, Maryland, officials said Thursday morning, according to a local outlet.
The Montgomery County Department of Police warned there would be "significant" delays due to an investigation by Federal Protective Services but did not confirm what they were looking into.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: The entrance to the Department of Energy in the 19900 block of Germantown Rd. is closed as the result of an investigation by the Federal Protective Services.
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Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route.
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The Montgomery County Fire Rescue Service bomb squad responded to assist with the situation.
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This story is developing and will be updated.