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Bomb squad renders 'homemade electronic device' safe after suspicious motorcycle closes ramp

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Posted at 3:59 PM, Jun 20, 2021
and last updated 2021-06-21 09:35:45-04

ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. — The Adams County Sheriff's Office said a "homemade electronic device" was discovered and rendered safe after an investigation into a suspicious motorcycle parked on the side of a freeway ramp Sunday afternoon.

The ramp from northbound Interstate 25 to westbound U.S. 36 was closed while police and the Adams County Bomb Squad investigated. The ramp reopened around 5 p.m.

The Adams County Sheriff's Office tweeted that during the investigation, "Bomb Squad technicians found and rendered safe a “home made” electronic device. There is currently no threat to the public."

The Colorado State Patrol is investigating.