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Several Phoenix businesses were evacuated on Wednesday after an unexploded bomb was discovered a near a recycling plant. Police were responding to a report of a possible hostage situation at the time of the discovery.

Upon arrival at the plant, many of the workers began to scatter, prompting a chase through the business’ back lot by Sheriff deputies.

During the chase, a 4-foot device that appeared to be a bomb, was seen leaning against a fence.

The Arizona Republic Web site reports deputies arrested a dozen people.

11 of the workers are suspected of being in the country illegally.

A 12th person was identified by authorities as the plant’s owner.

The bomb squad was called in and a stretch of west Broadway Road has been closed off to traffic.