A man’s bomb threat prompted the evacuation of a significant Florida airport, as per authorities. The incident unfolded at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport’s Terminal 4, resulting in the evacuation of both arrivals and departures sections. Law enforcement apprehended the individual and cleared the terminal late Tuesday morning, as reported by the Broward Sheriff’s Office.

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Int’l Airport issued a travel advisory indicating restricted access to specific areas of Terminal 4 due to an ongoing security investigation. Passengers were redirected by law enforcement to unaffected parts of the airport. The airport management expressed gratitude for people’s cooperation during the inquiry and promised to provide updates as the situation progressed.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad Unit took control of the man’s bag, according to WSVN. Authorities have not disclosed further details about the incident. Current airport reports show security wait times averaging between 15 to 25 minutes.