Bomb threat cleared at Ocean Springs Winn-Dixie

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The Winn-Dixie grocery store and surrounding businesses in Ocean Springs were evacuated Monday night after a bomb threat was called in.

According to the Ocean Springs Police Department, the anonymous threat happened around 7:30 p.m. and insinuated that multiple explosive devices were inside the store. Police immediately responded and used a bomb dog to clear the scene by 9 p.m.

No explosive devices were found, and no arrests have been made at this time. An investigation into the matter is underway.