Matanzas High School placed on hold after 'modified fireworks' found in student’s car
'Modified fireworks' found in student’s car at Matanzas High
A high school in Flagler County was placed on a hold status on Tuesday after “modified fireworks” were found inside a student’s car on campus, authorities said.
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. - The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office placed Matanzas High School on hold status Tuesday after receiving information about possible modified fireworks inside a student’s vehicle parked near the school’s tennis courts.
Students were instructed to remain inside their buildings while deputies investigated.
What we know:
Authorities said the school was never placed on lockdown and that no threats were made against the campus or students. A safety perimeter of about 300 feet was established around the vehicle as a precaution.
Deputies requested assistance from the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office explosive ordnance disposal team, which used X-ray equipment to examine the vehicle.
The Flagler County Sheriff's Office received information about the potential presence of modified fireworks located inside a student’s vehicle parked near the tennis courts of Matanzas High School.
A sheriff’s K-9 indicated the possible presence of materials such as fireworks or chemicals at some point, though officials emphasized that did not mean there was an active threat.
CLICK TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX LOCAL APP
A student identified as the vehicle’s owner invoked his Fifth Amendment right and did not speak with investigators. No arrests have been made.
The Flagler County Sheriff's Office received information about the potential presence of modified fireworks located inside a student’s vehicle parked near the tennis courts of Matanzas High School. The school has been placed on a "hold status" and t
Investigators said the incident is connected to ongoing investigations into suspicious explosives in Palm Coast.
In an update later Tuesday, the sheriff’s office said the vehicle was cleared, and no explosive devices were found. Crime scene investigators will analyze evidence recovered as the investigation continues.
The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.