TAMPA, Fla. (WINK) — MacDill Air Force Base lifted a shelter-in-place order that was placed earlier on Wednesday following a threat against the installation.

The Air Force base said in a Facebook post that the threat has been cleared and that they appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation.

Threat prompts shelter-in-place at Tampa's MacDill Air Force Base

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The base said in a Facebook post earlier on Wednesday that officials are taking appropriate measures to prioritize safety and security. They stated that they take all threats seriously.

As a matter of policy, MacDill Air Force Base will not release specifics on the security measures implemented.

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