The Florida Hard Rock Casino was evacuated because hidden fireworks devices were found

A “crude, hidden device containing fireworks components” was discovered at the casino just before midnight Sunday night and was quickly deactivated with assistance from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office bomb disposal team, Seminole police told Fox News Digital in a statement.

The device was discovered in a men’s restroom next to the casino and part of the building was immediately evacuated.

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Police and FBI are investigating after Hard Rock Casino Tampa was evacuated twice when two hidden devices were found. (Google Street View)

The casino reopened around 3 a.m. Monday after the device was disabled and removed.

A second hidden device related to the first was discovered just after noon on Monday in a men’s room on the mezzanine floor of the casino, which was evacuated.

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The Seminole Hard Rock Tampa was evacuated twice after two hidden devices were found. (Google Street View)

The second device was located as part of the investigation and review of casino surveillance videos.

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 were reopened.

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Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Deputy (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 for comment.