Suspicious Package at the American Media Incorporated Building

November 15th, 2002 - Tensions ran high recently when a suspicious package and a bomb threat were received at the new American Media Incorporated (AMI) building in suburban Delray Beach.  Fire crews from Delray Beach Fire-Rescue were on hand and in Command of the incident while Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue's Special Operations 31 crews assisted the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team.

The building was evacuated with the assistance of the Delray Beach Police Department.  A bomb squad technician x-rayed the package which sat directly in front of the large building.  Unable to determine its exact content, the package was "destroyed" using specialized equipment operated by EOD deputies.

There were no injuries and AMI workers were able to return to their offices after a few hours of standing by outside.

Photos and Story by Mark Carr