An Opa-locka DMV office has been evacuated after receiving a bomb threat.
The Department of Drivers and Motor Vehicle office is at 12601 NW 42nd Ave.
Miami-Dade Police and Fire Rescue are responding to the scene, according to Opa-locka police.
FLDHSMV in opa locka @ 12601 NW 42nd Ave. received a bomb threat, the building has been evacuated. No injuries reported, K-9 search is being conducted and Miami Dade Fire Rescue is on stand by. NW 42nd Ave. from NW 119th St. to NW 130 St. will be closed pending investigation. pic.twitter.com/BxF7jQ5uEh
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