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Overland Park Police Department’s explosives unit safely recovers device

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Overland Park Police Department Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team was sent Wednesday afternoon to investigate a device near W. 103rd and Metcalf.

A spokesperson with the department said the team was looking into a possibly live military device.

After about an hour, police shared the device had been deemed safe and was in possession of the police department.

The spokesperson said the Federal Bureau of Investigation was on the scene to assist.

Residents were asked to avoid the area while police worked to learn more about the device.