Coconut Creek HIgh School {Aiden Palmer}
Three teenagers were arrested Thursday afternoon for allegedly setting off fireworks inside a hallway at Coconut Creek High School during dismissal, authorities said.
The incident happened at 1:35 p.m. on Wednesday as students were leaving for the day. According to Coconut Creek Police, the sound of the fireworks created panic throughout the school and prompted a large police response.
Police said the teens were charged with interfering with a school day, possession of a destructive device on school property, and exhibition of a destructive device on school property.
All three were transported to the Juvenile Assessment Center in Fort Lauderdale, authorities said.
Additional information about the incident and the arrested students was not immediately made public.
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