WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office has cleared from the MLILY Plant on US Hwy 321, south of Winnsboro, after responding to a bomb threat.
This morning, an employee at MLILY received a call indicating a bomb threat. Sheriff’s deputies were on the scene within two minutes of the call and assisted with the ongoing evacuation of the plant.
An investigation was immediately initiated while the property was being checked for suspicious packages and any other threats.
At this time, an arrest has been made, according to a media release from the Sheriff’s office. The investigation is ongoing and more information about the suspect will be available shortly.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
Bomb threat being investigated at MLILY
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Sheriff’s office is on scene at MLILY (the former MACK Truck facility) on Highway 321 near the bypass in Fairfield County responding to a bomb threat. All employees have been evacuated and the scene is secure.
There is no threat to the public at this time, according to the Sheriff’s office. Deputies expect to be at the site for the next several hours.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
