Man detained following bomb threat at FLL
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- One man is currently in police custody following a bomb threat at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) on Sunday that disrupted operations at one of the terminals.
- Deputies and the Bomb Squad from the Broward Sheriff's Office were on the scene sometime after 5 p.m.
- on Sunday to evacuate the upper level of the airport’s Terminal 1.
- Travelers were advised to stay away from the area due to a "security-related incident." A man was detained for questioning at 50 Terminal Drive, according to BSO.
- The evacuation led to gridlock outside the airport.
One man is currently in police custody following a bomb threat at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) on Sunday that disrupted operations at one of the terminals.
Deputies and the Bomb Squad from the Broward Sheriff's Office were on the scene sometime after 5 p.m. on Sunday to evacuate the upper level of the airport’s Terminal 1. Travelers were advised to stay away from the area due to a "security-related incident."
A man was detained for questioning at 50 Terminal Drive, according to BSO.
The evacuation led to gridlock outside the airport. Cameras showed bumper-to-bumper traffic at the entrance to FLL and on eastbound Interstate 595.
Deputies cleared the area at about 8:30 p.m. after a bomb threat turned out to be a false alarm.
A final travel advisory last night posted by FLL on the social media platform X read: "Law enforcement has cleared the security incident in Terminal 1 and all airport roadway and terminal operations are returning to normal. We appreciate your patience during this incident."
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