Police Reopen M6 After Van Terror Scare The M6 was closed by police in both directions amid reports of a suspicious van with a bomb on board. But after an investigation by police and members of the military, terrorism has been ruled out and the case is being treated as bulk fuel theft. The motorway has now reopened. A suspicious vehicle was reported at Corley services Warwickshire Police had closed the M6 between junction two near Coventry and junction four near Coleshill after concerns were raised at 3.30pm. John McDevitt - who saw police clearing people from the area - said the van was parked 50 yards away from a petrol station. He described a "massive police presence and traffic chaos" as a remote-controlled police vehicle made its way towards the suspicious van. Superintendent Martin Samuel, area commander for north Warwickshire, said: "On this occasion we were informed of a vehicle which had stopped at the service station to refuel and two men were seen behaving suspiciously around it. Following the horrific events in Woolwich on Wednesday everyone is acutely aware of the threats which some individuals pose and the harm which they are intent on causing. After a thorough investigation by police officers and military personnel I can confirm that the vehicle was not carrying an explosive device, as reported by some people, and the incident is now being treated as a bulk fuel theft. He apologised for the traffic disruption, which saw huge tailbacks on one of Britain's busiest motorways. Not only was it rush hour, but the start of the bank holiday weekend. It's hard to think of a more difficult time to close the motorway.