All clear given at State Capitol after bomb threat scare

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Hawaii State Capitol and nearby streets were reopened Saturday after being evacuated while police investigated a bomg threat.

Around 9:50 a.m., Honolulu police assisted state sheriffs with an evacuation after state Department of Law Enforcement canine units and the HPD Special Services Division responded to a possible explosive in the area.

Nearly three hours later, Honolulu police released a statement saying:

The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) and the Department of Law Enforcement (DLE) have reopened all roadways, as well the Hawaii State Capitol, following an earlier evacuation.

Punchbowl, Richards, Miller and Beretania streets near the Capitol were closed off.

Officials said there was no longer a threat to the public and the planned ‘No Dictators’ protest will be moving back to the capitol.

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