ODESSA, Texas — 9:15 p.m. Update: ECSO has disposed of the item and has secured the area. Residents are free to return to the area.
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Original Story:
The Ector County Sheriff's Office is investigating a potential explosive device in the 6000 block of Ector Avenue.
ECSO was contacted just before 2:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon about a potential explosive device.
The Odessa Police Bomb Squad and the Midland Police Bomb Squad arrived at approximately 3:25 p.m. in order to remove the device.
ECSO asks that residents in the area seek alternate routes until the item and area are secured.