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Bomb Threat on Ryanair Flight Prompts Police Storming and Airport Shutdown

Brussels-Charleroi Airport has reopened after a bomb threat led to a major security operation, with no explosives confirmed as investigations continue.

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Ein Ryanair-Flugzeug während einer Bombendrohung in einem Flugzeug auf dem Flughafen Brüssel-Süd-Charleroi abgebildet

Overview

  • Ryanair flight FR1386 from Porto landed safely at Brussels-Charleroi at 10:56 with 166 passengers on board before a bomb threat was reported.
  • Belgian police established a 500-meter security perimeter around the aircraft, halting all airport operations and diverting flights.
  • Special police units stormed the plane shortly before 13:00, instructing passengers to duck amid heightened tension.
  • The airport runway was reopened at 13:45 after the security operation concluded, though normal operations are resuming gradually.
  • Authorities have not confirmed the presence of an explosive device, and investigations into the legitimacy of the threat are ongoing.