Lower Valley business evacuated after possible explosives found

EL PASO, Texas -- The El Paso police bomb squad was called out Wednesday evening to examine a possible explosive device found at a Lower Valley business which was evacuated.

Authorities confirmed the discovery was made at Willscot, which is located in the 8700 block of Castner, in an industrial area. Police blocked off Castner between Kessler and Diesel.

Willscot, which is a modular office space and storage facility, had its employees evacuated by police and fire crews.

The bomb squad was summoned to Willscot's building about 5:40 p.m., but no further details were immediately available.