A section of Miami Beach was roped off after a possible military device washed ashore Wednesday morning, officials said.

The device was found on the shoreline near 9th Street, Miami Beach Police said.

Police tape was blocking the area, and a police drone was being used to inspect the device.

Local10 reported that the device was a military flare.

Photographs of the device were sent to the Miami-Dade Police Department’s bomb squad to determine whether it needs to be detonated.

Possible military device located at 9th Street Beach.

Police and @MiamiBeachFire on scene. Perimeter for safety has been established in the immediate area. pic.twitter.com/C1Jkpzu9up

— Miami Beach Police (@MiamiBeachPD) December 27, 2017