Law enforcement searches Illinois plant after ’credible threat’ of explosive device
On Friday, a biofuels plant in Peoria, Illinois, received a bomb threat, prompting officers to search for an explosive device. The device, deemed a credible threat, was found nearby on Saturday, leading to a 1-mile evacuation radius. The evacuation order was lifted on Saturday, almost a full day after the discovery. The 110,000-person city of Peoria, located about 150 miles southwest of Chicago, was impacted by the incident.
Bomb technicians rendered the device safe, and the sprawling facility, covering 44.5 football fields, was thoroughly searched by law enforcement. Peoria Police Chief Brad Dixon stated that no concerning items were found during the search. The owner of the BioUrja ethanol plant, based in Houston, Texas, did not comment on the matter.
The investigation is ongoing, with assistance from the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
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