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Parafield Airport Intruder Vanishes Into Drain as Manhunt Continues

Rescue teams are combing drainage tunnels after a security breach forced the airport into lockdown

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Overview

  • At approximately 3:25 pm local time, an individual in dark clothing was seen on a Parafield Airport runway, triggering an immediate lockdown
  • The person fled into a stormwater drain around 3:30 pm, prompting deployment of Special Tasks and Rescue Group officers, firefighters and a police dog unit
  • STAR officers began searching the drainage network from about 5:30 pm but have yet to locate the intruder
  • Flights resumed roughly two hours after the lockdown, including a Whyalla arrival at 4:45 pm, with no aircraft endangered
  • South Australia Police have urged anyone with information or footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000