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A “coarse concealed device containing fireworks components” was discovered at the casino shortly before midnight Sunday night and quickly deactivated with the support of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Bomb Disposal Team, the police said. Seminole Police Department told Fox News Digital in a statement.
The device was discovered in a 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 Hard Rock Casino Tampa was twice evacuated when two hidden devices were discovered. (Google Street View)
The casino reopened around 3 a.m. Monday after the device was deactivated and removed.
A second hidden device, related to the first, was discovered Monday shortly after noon in a men's toilet, in the mezzanine of the casino, which was evacuated.
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The Seminole Hard Rock Tampa was evacuated twice after two hidden devices were discovered. (Google Street View)
The second device was located as part of the investigation and review of casino surveillance video.
The second device was also deactivated and removed with the assistance of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Bomb Disposal Team, and all areas of the casino 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 immediately respond to comment.