A man’s bomb threat led to the evacuation of a significant airport in Florida, as per authorities. Terminal 4 at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport was cleared out, impacting both arrival and departure operations. The individual was apprehended by deputies late Tuesday morning. The Broward Sheriff’s Office confirmed the evacuation.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Int’l Airport issued a travel advisory stating that ongoing security investigations were restricting access to certain areas of Terminal 4. Law enforcement personnel were redirecting passengers to unaffected parts of the terminal. The airport management thanked the public for their patience and cooperation during the investigation.
The Broward Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad Unit took control of the bag in question, as reported by WSVN. No additional details about the incident have been disclosed by authorities. Security wait times at the airport are currently estimated to be between 15 to 25 minutes, according to CBS12 News.