JUST IN: Sources investigating the Northeastern Univ. package explosion say there is no threat to the public; possibility of a hoax being explored.
Pelican cases like the ones in question are protective cases used to secure fragile technical equipment. NBC News had previously reported the package involved in the blast was a Pelican case, and that a note was found.
"FBI Boston is offering its full support to our partners, especially the Boston Police Department, including the full resources of the Joint Terrorism Task Force, as well as our evidence response team and special agent bomb techs," FBI agent Jason Cromartie said. During that news conference, police were asked if there was a threat to the general public, to which they said that the investigation was ongoing and updates would be provided later.u003cemu003eSign up for our u003c/emu003eu003ca rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022 href=u0022https://www.nbcboston.com/newslettersu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022u003eBreaking newsletteru003cemu003e u003c/emu003eu003c/au003eu003cemu003eto get the most urgent news stories in your inbox.
Other officials in the area weighed in on the situation, emphasizing that the situation is being monitored with a close eye.
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