Crime & Safety
Bag Of Animal Organs Found In Morris Co. Trash Can, Police Say
The bag was found in a trash can at a local car wash, according to authorities.
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — A bag of organs belonging to one or several animals has been found in a trash can in East Hanover.
According to police scanners, a "bloody" garbage bag filled with entrails was found in a trash can at Finish Line Car Wash on Route 10 around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday.
A car wash employee contacted the East Hanover Police Department, and officers were sent to investigate and collect the suspicious bag.
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The Morris County Medical Examiner determined that there were no human remains inside the bag, according to police. Officials did not confirm what kind of animal(s) the organs belonged to.
Officials are investigating the origins of the suspicious bag.
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