More deputies will be at the Campbell Soup plant in the Maxton area of Robeson County after several threats in recent days, including a threat written on a bathroom stall, according to Maxton Plant Manager Brett Dunson.
Dunson said deputies will be present during all shift changes as a precaution.
“We take these matters extremely seriously and the safety of our employees is paramount. We have engaged federal, state and local law enforcement and will continue to work closely and cooperate fully with their investigation to find the person or persons responsible, at which time we intend to seek their prosecution to the fullest extent of the law,” said Dunson.
The plant received a bomb threat via a telephone call this past Saturday morning to the security line.
“Once the call was received, we immediately contacted local law enforcement, which quickly responded to the plant and conducted an extensive search of the facility. While that search was underway, we received another threatening call. At that time, and out of an abundance of caution after consultation with law enforcement, we evacuated the plant. The search did not identify any threat and employees returned to work and production resumed soon thereafter,” said Dunson.
You’re urged to call police or 911 if you have any information on the threats.
You can remain anonymous.