A cargo trailer parked outside a Tuscaloosa hotel sparked concern of explosives and a subsequent evacuation, but investigators ultimately determine there was no threat to public safety.

Tuscaloosa police received a tip Tuesday afternoon about the rented 4×8 cargo trailer parked at a hotel of Skyland Boulevard that was believed to possibly contain explosives.

Officers immediately responded, evacuated the hotel, and secured the area.

A K9 with TPD’s Hazardous Device Unit alerted to the potential presence of explosives inside the trailer.

Over the course of several hours, officers worked alongside multiple agencies to investigate.

Two associated hotel rooms were searched, and the trailer was breached and examined by bomb technicians.

Investigators ultimately determined there was no threat to public safety. The incident remains under investigation.

“We always treat tips like this with the highest level of caution,” Chief Brent Blankley said. “I’m proud of how quickly and professionally our officers and partnering agencies responded to protect the public. This was a long day of methodical work, but it was necessary to ensure everyone’s safety.”