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FBI involved in Philippi incident

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PHILIPPI -- FBI officials and local law enforcement officers conducted a "large operation" in North Philippi Tuesday morning, officials said.

The Philippi Police Department is reportedly leading the investigation, which a department official said "involved a juvenile," according to news reports.

On Tuesday afternoon, the Philippi Police Department posted the following message on Facebook:

"As a result of a joint investigation between the Philippi Police Department, Barbour County Sheriff's Department, West Virginia State Police, Barbour County Prosecutors Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a large operation was conducted in North Philippi this morning Oct.11. The operation was successful and any danger to the citizens has been contained."

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