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DC police: 'Suspicious' device was portable sex device
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Makea Luzader , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident can be found through the Metropolitan Police Department or other news sources, such as KTSM 9 News.
C. was investigated by authorities. The Metropolitan Police Department looked into the matter and determined the nature of the device.
The device was found to be an electronic sex device, according to the police department. This conclusion was reached after an investigation into the reported suspicious device. Further details about the incident can be found through the Metropolitan Police Department or other news sources, such as KTSM 9 News.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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