State Police: Enhanced Security, But No Connection to Person of Interest in NYC, NJ Bombing

FOXBOROUGH, MA — Amid an investigation into explosions in New York and New Jersey, State Police will have an increased presence at transit stations and Thursday night's Patriots game at Gillette Stadium, though they stress there is no connection between Massachusetts and the person of interest in the explosions.

Troopers will increase frequency of patrols through public transit stations and regional transportation centers within their barracks jurisdictions, to supplement Transit Police.

While there is no known connection between Ahmad Khan Rahami and Massachusetts, state police also announced Monday that they will enhance security operations for this Thursday’s Patriots game at Gillette Stadium, as they did before Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins. The enhancements are in addition to current procedures.

Rahami, who has been sought as a person of interest in both the New York City and New Jersey bombings, has reportedly been taken into custody.

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As usual, all fans at Gillette Stadium must go though a metal detector prior to entering the stadium. The NFL clear bag policy will also be in effect, which limits bags that can be brought into the stadium to gallon-sized clear freezer bags, clear bags measuring 1212x6, women's wristlets or handheld wallets not to exceed 8x5x2, and clear plastic bags carrying only purchases made at the stadium ProShop are allowed in Gillette Stadium.

More information about game day security is located on the Gillette Stadium website.

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