Authorities are searching for a possible explosive device in Stillwater

On Saturday morning, law enforcement officers searched the hotel and the car for a possible explosive device.

The search began after an arrest by the Oak Park Heights Police Department, authorities said.

The department said they pulled over a 46-year-old man near Highway 36 who had no driver’s license and no insurance.

However, authorities later learned that the car may have contained improvised explosive devices.

The St. Paul Explosive Squad was called to clear the vehicle as well as the Stillwater hotel where the arrested man was staying.

The Stillwater Police Department said bomb squads were working to clear the vehicle and the hotel.

According to the St. Paul Police Department, they have recovered several “suspicious items” and will be examining them in the coming days to determine what they are.

Stillwater police said there is no immediate threat to the public and the area is considered safe, and the suspect remains in custody at the Washington County Jail.

ATF is assisting in the investigation.