Suspected Bomb at Salvador Airport Found to Be Harmless Keychain

Overview

• Specialist police from Bope isolated part of the domestic arrivals area on Friday morning after a suspicious object was reported.
• The item was removed at about 7:15 a.m. and taken to Bope headquarters for analysis.
• Experts concluded the object was a rubber keychain designed to look like an explosive.
• Vinci Airports said terminal operations and flights were not affected during the response.
• Authorities have not identified the person who left the object, and investigators are checking cameras and taking staff statements.