UPDATE: The area has been deemed safe. The area around Banyan Boulevard and Quadrille Boulevard has been cleared. Officials have not released any other details.
EARLIER STORY:
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said Thursday morning they are investigating a suspicious item found around the judicial area of the Palm Beach County Courthouse.
Banyan Boulevard near the Tri-Rail station is blocked off heading east into downtown. Other roads are also closed in the area.
PBSO said a bomb and arson unit is headed to the scene.
#TrafficAlert- Area around the Courthouse is blocked. Please use alternate route. https://t.co/hwJdKwqgxK
— West Palm Beach PD (@WestPalmPD) December 17, 2015
Someone noticed a suspicious item found around the Judicial area of the Palm Beach County Courthouse. Our Bomb and Arson Unit are en route.
— PBSO (@PBCountySheriff) December 17, 2015