BY: 24/7 CRIME DESK | BocaNewsNow.com
UPDATE: BSO issued this statement to BocaNewsNow.com at 7:46 p.m. — “At approximately 5:26 p.m., Broward Sheriff’s Office Airport District deputies responded to a bomb threat at Terminal 1 located at 50 Terminal Drive in Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. While investigating the incident, deputies detained an adult male for questioning. As a precaution, the upper level of Terminal 1 has been evacuated at this time. BSO Bomb Squad is currently on scene investigating this active incident.”
UPDATE: As of 7:32 p.m., the upper roadway to Terminal 1 is also closed. All traffic is being diverted to the lower level. The evacuation remains in effect.
BROWARD COUNTY, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2023 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Terminal 1 at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is being evacuated as of 6:42 p.m. Sunday. The airport is calling it a “developing security-related incident.”
The Broward Sheriff’s Office is on the scene. We are unclear what has happened, whether anyone is injured, or whether this may be one of many unattended bags that lead to problems for both travelers and the person who left the bag unattended.
Terminal 1 serves Southwest and United, as well as several low-cost carriers.
Authorities tell us that it’s the upper level of terminal 1 — which includes check-in, gates, and security. Check back for updates. If you are there, please share your tips and photos with BocaNewsNow.com through our 24-hour tip line. Call or text 561-866-NEWS. 561-866-6397.
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