On Sunday, the Indian River County Sheriff's Office Public Safety Dispatch responded to a report of someone seen placing suspicious packages on the railroad tracks near Roseland Road in Sebastian.The roadway and railroad tracks were closed to all through traffic including trains and vehicles as a precaution during the investigation.MOBILE/TABLET USERS: Watch the video Deputies discovered two cylindrical shaped packages tied with wire and string. The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office Bomb Disposal Unit responded and determined that the packages were not dangerous.Upon opening the packages, deputies discovered cow tongues with nails and pins stuck in them.Deputies have since learned of at least one similar incident in another jurisdiction that link the practice to Santeria, a religion that combines Christianity with West African beliefs, a release by IRCSO said.Most Watched: Hundreds of kids sickened by respiratory virusDeputies are now seeking more information about the person who placed these items on the railroad tracks. Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have information is encouraged to call (772) 978-6161 in reference to case number 2014-149305.You can remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 by contacting Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-800-273-TIPS (8477) or www.tcwatch.org.

On Sunday, the Indian River County Sheriff's Office Public Safety Dispatch responded to a report of someone seen placing suspicious packages on the railroad tracks near Roseland Road in Sebastian.

The roadway and railroad tracks were closed to all through traffic including trains and vehicles as a precaution during the investigation.

MOBILE/TABLET USERS: Watch the video

Deputies discovered two cylindrical shaped packages tied with wire and string. The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office Bomb Disposal Unit responded and determined that the packages were not dangerous.

Upon opening the packages, deputies discovered cow tongues with nails and pins stuck in them.



Deputies have since learned of at least one similar incident in another jurisdiction that link the practice to Santeria, a religion that combines Christianity with West African beliefs, a release by IRCSO said.



Most Watched: Hundreds of kids sickened by respiratory virus

Deputies are now seeking more information about the person who placed these items on the railroad tracks. Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have information is encouraged to call (772) 978-6161 in reference to case number 2014-149305.



You can remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 by contacting Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-800-273-TIPS (8477) or www.tcwatch.org.





