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Bomb Claim Triggers Evacuation of Fort Lauderdale Airport’s Terminal 4

Access to pre-security areas remains restricted pending a bomb-squad evaluation of a seized bag.

Overview

  • Broward Sheriff’s Office detained the man who said he had a bomb, according to officials.
  • BSO’s Bomb Squad seized the bag believed to contain a device and is investigating.
  • The airport said only Terminal 4’s pre-security public areas are affected at this time.
  • Law enforcement is diverting passengers to other terminals, with reported security waits of 15 to 25 minutes across the airport.
  • Officials called the incident a developing situation and said updates will be posted on the airport’s X account.