Law enforcement officers in Hillsborough County discovered a suspicious device during a routine traffic stop on US Highway 19 near State Road 52. To ensure public safety, authorities temporarily closed the southbound lanes spanning from Beacon Woods to State Road 52 as a precautionary measure. A specialized Bomb Squad from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office responded to the location and took control of the device for further investigation. The sheriff’s office provided an update confirming that the bomb squad has now taken possession of the found object for additional inspection. Officials did not immediately reveal the nature of the device or the outcome of the investigation following its discovery.
Key Points:
- The device was discovered during a traffic stop on U.S. 19 near State Road 52
