NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — New Smyrna Beach police gave the all clear after a bomb threat was reported at a Publix shopping center Friday morning.
Officers said the area of Indian River Village, located at 709 Third Avenue, was evacuated while the investigation continued. Police said the all clear was given around 10:45 a.m.
People said normal business can resume in the area.
See drone footage of deputies’ response below:
Today we assisted @NSBPolice after a bomb threat was called in to Publix. The store and neighboring businesses were evacuated & our Aerial Response Team used a drone to clear the area for our K-9 teams. Nothing suspicious was located and business resumed soon afterward! 👍 pic.twitter.com/H4WTHKn3an
— Volusia Sheriff (@VolusiaSheriff) February 28, 2020
ALL CLEAR from reported bomb threat at the Indian river village shopping center 709 3rd Ave.. Normal business can resume at this time.
— NSBPD (@NSBPolice) February 28, 2020
NSBPD is working an active bomb threat at Indian River Village 709 3rd Ave. The area has been evacuated and we are asking everyone to stay clear of this area.
— NSBPD (@NSBPolice) February 28, 2020
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