Santa Monica Pier Evacuated due to Bomb Scare

On Tuesday morning, February 6, 2024, at approximately 10:30AM, Santa Monica Police officers started an evacuation of the Santa Monica Pier. At first there was no reason given why this was happened. Word eventually leaked out that there was bomb threat made via an email.
By noon SMPD declared there was no bomb, "After a comprehensive search, we've found no threat and are preparing to reopen the Pier shortly. We're steadfast in our commitment to ensuring the safety of our community. Thank you for your understanding during the closure. As always, we encourage vigilance - if you see something say something."

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I swear the most random ass things happen in LA😭