Bomb squad disposes of 'suspicious device' in Long Beach

Bomb squad investigation closes streets in Long Beach

Portions of 2nd Street in Long Beach were closed Saturday as LASD Bomb Squad crews investigated a "suspicious device" that was later deemed safe.

LONG BEACH, Calif. - The sheriff's department's bomb squad was deployed to Long Beach Saturday to deal with a suspicious device in the Belmont Shore area.

Long Beach police officers were called around 3:25 p.m. to the 6400 block of Marina Drive, the LBPD's Allison Gallagher told City News Service.

Second Street was closed from Naples Plaza to Pacific Coast Highway while the bomb squad examined the device.

A photo published on Twitter by the bomb squad showed an object that looked similar to a hand grenade, but police did not immediately provide a further description.

About 6 p.m., the LBPD tweeted: "LASD Bomb Squad rendered the device safe. Roads have re-opened. The investigation is ongoing."

Further details about the nature of the device were not immediately released.