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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 06, 2013
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Kennebunk Service Plaza Reopened After False Bomb Threat
Plaza and Exit 25 southbound off-ramp closed for approximately 2 hours
Kennebunk Service Plaza Reopened After False Bomb Threat
PORTLAND, Maine – The Maine Turnpike Authority and Maine State Police this morning were made aware of a bomb threat at the Exit 25 Kennebunk Service Plaza on the southbound side of the Maine Turnpike.
Maine State Police troopers immediately responded once the information was received at approximately 7:15 a.m. All occupants of the service plaza were evacuated and the Exit 25 southbound off-ramp approaching the plaza was also closed. A state police canine trained in explosive detection was used by troopers to perform a sweep of the building, and no explosive device was located.
The service plaza and Exit 25 southbound off-ramp were reopened at approximately 9:15 a.m.
Any person with information relating to this morning’s false bomb threat should contact the Maine State Police directly by calling (207) 624-7200.
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