SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — The San Diego Police Department says it has detained an individual following an investigation into a suspicious vehicle found near the Islamic Center of San Diego, according to the San Diego Police Department.
Authorities say the vehicle came to the attention of officers who were already at the Islamic Center around 11:45 a.m.
Officers located the vehicle near the 4300 block of Derrick Drive.
San Diego Police say they stopped the car and detained the driver. During the stop, officers allege seeing a Nazi flag as well as a "suspicious canister" inside the car.
The Metro Arson Strike Team determined the suspicious canister was not a danger and no explosive materials were found.
The Joint Terrorism Task Force was also notified and is coordinating with SDPD.
Several nearby businesses were evacuated and residents of a nearby apartment complex were asked to shelter in place. Those measures have now been lifted.
There is no active threat to the Islamic Center of San Diego and the investigation remains ongoing.
This is a developing story, and ABC 10News will update this story when more details come in.
