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Tampa airport prepares for active threat drill Tuesday night

The Blue Express lanes will be closed to guests.

TAMPA, Fla. — A police training exercise is scheduled to take place Tuesday evening into the overnight hours at Tampa International Airport.

There's no need for alarm: Despite the appearance of an active situation, airport police and other law enforcement agencies will be participating in a drill involving an active threat, according to a news release.

The exact timing will be from 8 p.m. through 2 a.m.

During this time, the Blue Express arrivals and departures curbs will be closed to guests. People are advised to use the regular Blue arrivals and departure lanes for drop-offs and pick-ups.

The express lanes will reopen following the exercise.

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