FBI and Maui police continue investigation into IED incidents; explain Wailuku evacuations
Maui police released information this morning on Friday nightʻs road closures and evacuations in Wailuku.
According to police, Wailuku Patrol officers located a stolen vehicle potentially linked to the Pukalani improvised explosive device (IED) incident from the previous night. The incident was reported at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
As a precautionary measure, nearby residences were evacuated. After a thorough investigation, the vehicle was deemed safe and unrelated to the IED case. At approximately 10:57 p.m., roadways were reopened, and residents were allowed to return to their homes.
The investigation remains ongoing.
On Thursday, the FBI and Maui police jointly issued a public safety warning regarding recent reports of IEDs recovered in the Kahului and Pukalani areas. That was followed by a more detailed report involving an incident in Pukalani on Thursday.
The FBI and Maui Police Department continue working jointly on this investigation.
“We want to assure you that public safety is our top priority, and we are committed to ensuring our community remains secure,” Maui police said in a news release.
The department asks all residents to remain vigilant and follow these important safety guidelines:
- Report Suspicious Activities: Promptly report any activities that could present a threat to public safety.
- Suspicious Objects:
- If you see something out of place on the road:
- Do not touch, drive over, or approach it for any reason If possible, keep others away from the area
- Call 911 immediately to report the object
“Your vigilance is crucial in keeping our community safe. Every observation, no matter how small it may seem, could be vital to our investigation,” police said.
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