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It must have been love, but it’s over now: sex toy placed in trash bin triggers DC bomb squad

After person is spotted disposing of suspicious device, police with K-9 unit halt major roadway for two hours

It must have been love, but it’s over now: sex toy placed in trash bin triggers DC bomb squad

TL;DR

  • A suspicious device caused a two-hour shutdown of Wisconsin Avenue in Washington D.C. during rush hour.
  • The bomb squad and K-9 unit responded to a report of someone placing a suspicious package in a trash can.
  • The device was identified as an "electronic sex portable pump device," resembling a $300 toy known as the "Zolo Blowbot."
  • Authorities determined there was no danger, cleared the scene, and reopened the roadway.
  • No injuries were reported.