Overview
- San Diego officers stopped a dark sedan near the 4300 block of Derrick Drive on June 18 after mosque security flagged the vehicle and found a Nazi flag and a suspicious canister inside.
- Bomb technicians from the Metro Arson Strike Team evaluated the item and the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force was notified, and officials say no explosive material was located and there is no active threat.
- Nearby businesses including a Home Depot, a Target and a DMV office were evacuated and residents were asked to shelter in place while investigators processed the scene for several hours.
- The stop came about one month after a May 18 attack that killed three people at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and mosque leaders said the quick law‑enforcement response followed a security guard’s alert.
- Authorities say the investigation remains active with federal and local partners working together, and the episode is likely to keep security measures and community vigilance focused on threats to houses of worship.