UPDATE: Bomb squad called for suspicious package at Salina Post office

Authorities on the scene of the suspicious package Tuesday at the Salina Post office-photo Marnie Mattek.

SALINA—According to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester, the bomb squad pulled the suspicious package out into the parking lot. A water shot was used to rip the package apart. No explosives were found.

There was a separate bag found inside the post office. The police are collecting evidence and are hoping to get some leads from what they collect.

Just after 3:30p.m. authorities opened the streets but the post office remained closed due to the ongoing investigation.

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SALINA – Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspicious package delivered to the Salina Post Office in the 200 Block of East Ash Street Tuesday.

The package addressed to the Salina Police prompted the evacuation of the post office just before 9:30a.m., according to police Captain Paul Forrester.

Street near the Post office were close during the investigation- photo Marnie Mattek.

Authorities closed streets in the area. The Fort Riley Bomb Squad responded to the scene to assist. There are no injuries reported and no additional details available.