A bomb threat at the Walmart on the 8400 block of Coral Way in Miami brought a heavy law-enforcement response Saturday morning (May 2), cutting shopping trips short as customers and employees were rushed out of the building. Deputies and emergency crews locked down the area while they checked inside the store and swept the parking lot.
Deputies Sweep Coral Way Store
As reported by WSVN, Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the call and carried out a security sweep of the 8400 block of Coral Way. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue told the outlet the threat was unfounded, and officials had not released additional details at the time of reporting.
Threat Tied To Rash Of Recent Hoaxes
The Walmart scare comes amid a string of phoned-in threats that have triggered brief evacuations across the county in recent weeks. CBS Miami reported that security sweeps also cleared Dadeland Mall and Baptist Hospital after similar calls, and Local10 documented heavy police presence at…..