Crime & Safety

Miami Police Investigate Suspicious Suitcase

Traffic was disrupted around Biscayne Boulevard and NE 3 Street Wednesday as police investigated a report of a suspicious suitcase.

MIAMI, FL — Traffic was disrupted for a time around Biscayne Boulevard and NE 3 Street Wednesday as police investigated a report of a suspicious suitcase, according to Miami police. The incident affected southbound traffic starting at 5 Street.

"The scene has been rendered safe and all roadways have now reopened," Miami police reported shortly before 11 a.m.

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Police said that the suitcase was discovered near a pole.

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