TUSCALOOSA, AL (WBMA) — Tuscaloosa Police responded to a tip on Tuesday regarding a 4×8 rental cargo trailer parked at a hotel off Skyland Boulevard, which was suspected to possibly contain explosives. Officers promptly evacuated the hotel and secured the area.

A K9 from the Tuscaloosa Police Department’s Hazardous Device Unit indicated the potential presence of explosives inside the trailer. Over several hours, officers collaborated with multiple agencies to investigate the situation. Two associated hotel rooms were searched, and bomb technicians breached and examined the trailer.

Investigators ultimately determined there was no threat to public safety. The incident remains under investigation.

“We always treat tips like this with the highest level of caution,” said Chief Brent Blankley. “I’m proud of how quickly and professionally our officers and partnering agencies responded to protect the public. This was a long day of methodical work, but it was necessary to ensure everyone’s safety.”