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I-75 Reopens After Bomb Squad Investigation: FL Highway Patrol

Bomb squad experts responded to I-75 near State Road 52 after a potential explosive device was found in the area, FL Highway Patrol said.

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Bomb squad experts responded to I-75 near State Road 52 in Pasco County after a potential explosive device was found in the shoulder, FL Highway Patrol said.
Bomb squad experts responded to I-75 near State Road 52 in Pasco County after a potential explosive device was found in the shoulder, FL Highway Patrol said. (Courtesy of Florida Highway Patrol)

Updated: Thursday, 3:27 p.m.

PASCO COUNTY, FL — All lanes of Interstate 75 in Pasco County have reopened following a bomb squad investigation in the area, according to a Florida Highway Patrol news release.

An item was found on the shoulder of the I-75 southbound exit leading to State Road 52 by Florida Department of Transportation contractors, prompting the highway’s closure.

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Bomb squad experts with the state and the Tampa Police Department responded to the scene to review and safely remove the item, which seemed to be a potential explosive device, FHP said.

State explosive experts will conduct additional testing on the item.

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