Bag found in Broward contained non-human remains, police say. Investigation continues

A city worker on Monday morning found a bag they thought contained human organs. Investigators have since determined that the package had non-human remains.

Just before 11 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Layne Blvd in Hallandale Beach after a call about a suspicious package, police spokesperson Cpt. Megan Jones told the Miami Herald.

The Broward Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that the “unidentified items” weren’t human remains. They remain under investigation.

There are several clinics and medical centers in the area where the package was found.

This report may be updated when more information becomes available

This story was originally published March 18, 2024 at 12:46 PM.

Grethel Aguila

Miami Herald

Grethel covers courts and the criminal justice system for the Miami Herald. She graduated from the University of Florida (Go Gators!), speaks Spanish and Arabic and loves animals, traveling, basketball and good storytelling. Grethel also attends law school part time.