Suspicious package found on Merced College campus not an explosive, officials say

Officials confirm the suspicious device at Merced College Monday was not an explosive. No one was hurt, and the campus was closed as a precautionary measure.

MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- Officials confirm the suspicious device at Merced College Monday was not an explosive.

Merced College President Chris Vitelli says a student found the device in the parking lots near the back of the campus.

No one was hurt and the campus was closed as a precautionary measure.

The Merced Police Bomb Squad responded to the incident.

Classes will resume as normal on Tuesday.

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