UK's Luton airport evacuated over suspicious item
September 09, 2014 00:37
A controlled explosion was carried out today at one of Britain's major airports after a security alert over a suspicious suitcase, disrupting flights for thousands of passengers.
The Luton airport, in Bedfordshire towards the north of London, was reopened later this evening after all its incoming flights were suspended over the alert sparked by the checked-in suitcase which was picked out by a security scanner.
The police said the terminal had been evacuated while the package was being examined which had now been destroyed.
"London Luton Airport has evacuated the terminal building after a suspicious item was found in the security search area. The decision has been taken with the police to ensure the safety and security of passengers and staff," an airport spokesperson said.
The Luton airport, in Bedfordshire towards the north of London, was reopened later this evening after all its incoming flights were suspended over the alert sparked by the checked-in suitcase which was picked out by a security scanner.
The police said the terminal had been evacuated while the package was being examined which had now been destroyed.
"London Luton Airport has evacuated the terminal building after a suspicious item was found in the security search area. The decision has been taken with the police to ensure the safety and security of passengers and staff," an airport spokesperson said.
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