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Suspicious device near Tampa International Airport rendered safe by Tampa Police

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TAMPA, Fla. — A suspicious device found in the 4400 block of W. Hillsborough Ave., near Tampa International Airport, has been rendered safe by the Tampa Police Department (TPD).

TPD responded to the device at 12:25 p.m. Sunday.

The surrounding area was later evacuated, and the TPD Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team then examined the device in an attempt to secure it.

All lanes of Hillsborough Avenue were closed between Lois St. N. and Air Cargo Road but have since reopened.