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School on lockdown in Pasco County

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PASCO COUNTY, FL -

Chasco Elementary School in Pasco County was on a lockdown related to a bomb threat Thursday, Pasco County Sheriff's deputies said.

According to PCSO report, there is no evidence to suggest the threat was credible.

Deputies said they are taking necessary precautions to make sure the school is safe.

There was a similar bomb threat not so long ago in New Port Richey area, deputies told us.

PCSO will investigate who made the threat. Deputies ask anyone with information to contact the Pasco  Sheriff's Office Tipsline at 1-800-706-2488.

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