Shoppers at Dadeland Mall in Kendall found themselves at the center of a bomb scare Saturday as deputies swarmed the popular shopping spot to investigate a reported threat. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units lined up outside the mall while sheriff’s deputies carried out a security sweep. Authorities said no injuries were reported.
According to NBC6 South Florida, the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office confirmed deputies responded to the bomb threat call and were actively searching the property. On-scene video showed fire-rescue vehicles on standby as the investigation unfolded. The outlet reported that the situation remained under investigation.
Recent Bomb Threats in South Florida
The Dadeland scare comes on the heels of a wave of bomb threats that disrupted Zoo Miami and other South Florida locations in mid-March, prompting temporary closures and extra layers of security, Local 10 reported. Those earlier calls led to K-9 sweeps and stepped-up patrols, even in cases that investigators later treated as hoaxes.
How Investigators Respond
Authorities have not said whether the Dadeland threat is connected to the March incidents. In those earlier cases, deputies set up command posts and deployed K-9 teams while Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units remained staged nearby, according to WSVN 7News. Detectives emphasized that every threat is treated as credible until the area is fully cleared.
What to Watch Next
Investigators have not released additional details about any suspects or confirmed whether the mall was evacuated. NBC6 South Florida reported that the case remains open as authorities continue their work. This story will be updated as officials share more information.
