Two hidden devices made from fireworks were discovered at the Seminole Hard Rock Tampa in Florida, forcing the Seminole to shut down. police and FBI The casino was investigated and the casino was evacuated twice as explosive ordnance disposal squads disposed of the device.
The Seminole Police Department told FOX News Digital in a statement that a “crude concealment device with pyrotechnic components” was discovered at the casino just before midnight Sunday night and was taken to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Bomb Disposal Team. It was said that the operation was immediately stopped with the help of
The device was discovered in the men's restroom adjacent to the casino, and part of the building was immediately evacuated.
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Police and the FBI are investigating after two evacuations and the discovery of two hidden devices at Tampa's Hard Rock Casino. (Google Street View)
The casino reopened around 3 a.m. Monday after the devices were disabled and removed.
A second hidden device related to the first was discovered shortly after noon on Monday in the men's restroom of the evacuated mezzanine area of the casino.
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Seminole Hard Rock Tampa was evacuated twice after two hidden devices were discovered. (Google Street View)
The second device was discovered as part of an investigation and review of casino surveillance video.
The second device was also deactivated and removed with assistance from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Bomb Disposal Team, and all areas of the casino were reopened.
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Hillsborough County Sheriff's Deputies (Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Facebook)
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Seminole Hard Rock Tampa declined to comment on the situation, and FBI Tampa did not respond to requests for comment.
