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Woman in custody after bomb threat made at Brownsville bus station

By: Stefany Rosales

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A woman was detained by police after making a bomb threat inside the Brownsville bus station, according to the Brownsville Fire Department.

The woman was detained Wednesday at around 4 p.m. after making the threat, according to a spokesperson with the Brownsville Fire Department.

In a news release, the Brownsville Police Department said officers responded to the bomb threat at the 700 block of International Boulevard at around 3:40 p.m. after an individual at the scene claimed to have a bomb in their bag.

The building was evacuated, and no explosives were found following a search of the premises, police said, adding that no injuries were reported. 

The BMetro bus station resumed its normal hours of operation following the incident. 

This is a developing story, check back for updates.

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