SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Law enforcement activity at a shopping center in Seminole County created traffic delays Thursday morning.
The shopping center is located at Red Bug Lake and Tuskawilla roads. The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office said it responded to a business in the plaza for reports of a device, which was later determined to not be an explosive.
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Eastbound lanes of Red Bug Lake Road were shut down due to the law enforcement presence.
**Update*^
— Seminole County S.O. (@SeminoleSO) October 13, 2022
Device located at business on Red Bug Lake Rd. and Tuskawilla has been disposed of. Later investigation determined it was not an explosive device.
Seminole County Public Schools sent a message to parents regarding school buses being impacted by delays on Interstate 4 and around Red Bug Lake Road.
“We appreciate your patience as we navigate a busy morning on the roadways. Transporting your children to and from school safely is our highest priority,” the district wrote.
** POLICE ACTIVITY **
— “Trooper Steve” Montiero (@TrooperSteve_) October 13, 2022
Red Bug Lake Rd x Tuskawilla Rd
- shopping center completely blocked off #Seminole pic.twitter.com/3o1NujAbwc
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