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FBI Investigating After Threat Notes Force Evacuation of Frontier Flight at Denver Airport

Federal investigators have taken over the probe into the origin of the notes following a full security sweep that deemed the threat unfounded.

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Overview

  • Frontier flight 3406 from Seattle to Denver was evacuated after crewmembers discovered two anonymous threatening notes aboard.
  • Denver police officers and bomb squads bused passengers to the terminal and completed a thorough security sweep that found no explosive devices or hazards.
  • The aircraft was cleared and released back into service, allowing passengers to rejoin flights or retrieve their luggage.
  • The Federal Bureau of Investigation has assumed control of the investigation to determine who authored the threatening notes.
  • This incident follows recent security scares at Denver International Airport and highlights the value of established protocols and multiagency coordination.