MARICOPA, Ariz. — Maricopa High School was evacuated Monday morning after police learned of a bomb threat towards the school. The threat was found not to be credible, and police gave the school the all-clear.
Just before 7 a.m., the Maricopa Police Department was notified that someone had contacted the school and told them that there were several bombs on campus. As per district safety protocols, all students and staff on campus were evacuated.
Officers on the scene performed a full sweep of campus, and found no evidence to support the threat, police said. Students were given the all-clear, and allowed to return to class.
An investigation into the threat is still underway.
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