Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport’s Terminal 4 underwent a full evacuation following a bomb threat made by an individual, as per authorities. The incident led to the closure of both the arrivals and departures levels. The man was apprehended by deputies late Tuesday morning, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
The airport management issued a travel advisory stating that a security-related investigation was ongoing, affecting access to certain areas of Terminal 4. Law enforcement personnel redirected passengers to unaffected parts of the terminal. The situation is evolving, with updates to be provided as available.
The Broward Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad Unit took control of the bag in question, as reported by WSVN. Specific details about the incident have not been disclosed by authorities. Currently, security wait times at the airport range from 15 to 25 minutes, according to CBS12 News.